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Quote by: theco805  Now that we have all see to come to a consensus regarding obesity as not being "contagious" or a "disease", but more of a personal lifestyle choice. (Please debate this, if you wish). I would be interested to know your guys' opinions on Medicare and other handicap/government disability benefits going to those who are obese.
Personally, I feel the government should not offer assistance or any disability benefits to one who chooses to be obese. |
Medicare covers bulimia, anorexia, and alcoholism---all diseases that involve some level of "personal lifestyle choice." Should Medicare cease covering those ailments too?
Obesity and its related health complications is costing our national economy multiple billions of dollars according to the Center for Disease Control. Should public health agencies and policies just ignore that reality?
Obesity and Overweight: Economic Consequences | DNPA | CDC