Obesity is on the rise and has been declared a disability in some places, while in others there is a lot of controversy surrounding it. I would like to know what you think on the subject.
Do you believe obesity is a disability?
11% (4) | No way, obesity is brought on by overeating, poor self control, and laziness. There is no reason for it to be classed as a disability. It is clearly a choice that people make and it is easily preventable. | |
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8% (3) | Yes, I think that obesity should be considered a disability. Obesity can be crippling and takes a negative toll on the body. Many obese people can't stand for long periods of time, experience chronic exhaustion, and experience many other health issues. It is a legitimate disability. | |
47% (16) | Yes and no; it should be considered a disability but only under certain conditions. Obesity brought on by taking medications or a legitimate medical condition are the only kinds of obesity that should be accepted as a disability. Most other types of obesity are self-inflicted and should not be considered as a legit disability. | |
32% (11) | No, I feel very strongly that obesity should not be considered a disability under any circumstances. Obese people shouldn't receive special treatment and they are responsible for dealing with the consequences of their poor lifestyle and food choices. |
34 voters have answered this question.
A what if question. What if an obese person walked by you on the street, while munching on a hot dog they just bought at a nearby stand. What would you think of that person?
26% (9) | Oh look, another fattie stuffing their face. They are sooooo gross! | |
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8% (3) | ....... *walks away and crosses the street as quickly as possible*. | |
20% (7) | Mmmmm, those hot dogs look good. I think I'll go buy one for myself. | |
44% (15) | Just another person enjoying their meal, nothing to pay attention to. |
34 voters have answered this question.
Is obesity always unhealthy?
23% (8) | Yes, obesity is always unhealthy. Even if a person doesn't have any obvious health issues besides obesity; they are at a much higher risk of developing problems later on. | |
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29% (10) | No, a person can be perfectly healthy and still be obese. Recently, there was a study done that those who are only moderately obese had a 5 percent less risk than people of healthy weight. This proves that being obese doesn't equal being unhealthy. | |
47% (16) | Yes, obesity is extremely unhealthy and shouldn't be encouraged. Being overweight causes heart disease, puts a person at risk for developing diabetes and cancer, and it also is a burden on the health care industry. Obesity can also shorten a person's life span by four years or more according to recent studies. | |
0% (0) | No, obesity isn't always unhealthy. In fact, obesity can actually be a good thing. It encourages stronger bones and muscles, helps retain body heat, and it is a sign of prosperity in some cultures. |
34 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2014-08-11 19:38:14
by Rosharia