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IS OBESITY A DISEASE?

· 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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James Joyner
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James Joyner is Professor and Department Head of Security Studies at Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

Comments

  1. Mercutio says:
    Friday, 7 November 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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