The American Medical Association recognizes obesity as a disease. While the Canadian Medical Association isn’t officially on board with that classification, they have called the decision “sensible.” But is it really sensible? I believe they’ve identified obesity as such believing it could help improve access to medications, surgeries, counseling and perhaps even education. But in reality a classification of disease will make education take a back seat to the easier path of medicating the individual. Having more people shuttled into clinic doors simply means the system will become more burdened.
Obesity: Disease or Lifestyle Problem?
Obesity: Disease or Lifestyle Problem?
Obesity: Disease or Lifestyle Problem?
The American Medical Association recognizes obesity as a disease. While the Canadian Medical Association isn’t officially on board with that classification, they have called the decision “sensible.” But is it really sensible? I believe they’ve identified obesity as such believing it could help improve access to medications, surgeries, counseling and perhaps even education. But in reality a classification of disease will make education take a back seat to the easier path of medicating the individual. Having more people shuttled into clinic doors simply means the system will become more burdened.