is obesity a disease?

[dianeseattle]

this topic came up in my instagram feed AGAIN today. When I went to see where the actual link was, I discovered this woman has written several articles since 2021 on the same subject. I wonder why. Anyway, to be honest, just reading the synopsis pissed me off so I thought I'd share it here to see what others might think of it. Honestly, it seemed to me like there was a real bias there, like this woman is on a mission to blame obesity on the victim. I think we already have enough blame and shame to last our lifetimes, and these editorials by THE SAME WRITER seem determined to call us fakes and suggest obesity should not be treated under insurance.

Opinion | How Should We View and Treat Obesity?

Readers discuss an essay about whether it is a disease and how it should be diagnosed. Also: Fear in schools; natural disasters; political distractions.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Kimmer]

I always find it quite irritating especially when I hear the same arguments most of which come in form of victim blaming. It is difficult to imagine what can be so multi-faceted about such a problem which rages so intensely and stating that it is not a disease is just putting insult to injury. It is time for people to get understanding and encouragement rather than receiving more judges’ orders. I believe that the move should be made away from accusations into supporting each other and learning from what others are going through.