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Where I live there are many doctors who don't want to talk with their patients about their weight. Talking about weight has become off limits for many and this
by mfer 5y ago
Where I live there are many doctors who don't want to talk with their patients about their weight.
Talking about weight has become off limits for many and this isn't good for them or society.
According to the CDC [1]:
> Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
On a personal level, all these health problems suck. In addition to these, obese and even overweight folks have less energy and vitality than they would otherwise have. That sucks, too.
On a societal level, there are so many costs that go along with the healthcare for these.
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html