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IS OBESITY A DISEASE?

James Joyner   ·   Friday, November 7, 2003   ·   1 Comment

Rosemary Esmay argues that it should be looked at in the same light as cirrhosis, AIDS, STDs, addiction, lung cancer, heart disease, hepatitis, and other behavior driven illnesses. An interesting discussion is ensuing in the comments section, with some of my own thoughts included in the mix.

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About James Joyner
James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. Follow James on Twitter.

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  1. Mercutio says:
    Friday, November 7, 2003 at 15:15

    If it’s to be considered a disease, then we need legislation putting child-proof locks on Twinkies and requiring a background check before you can buy them.

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