A Ridiculous Idea: Using Shame to Curb Obesity

This month, The Hastings Center Report published a paper entitled "Obesity: Chasing an Elusive Epidemic" by bioethicist Daniel Callahan.  In his paper, Callahan details the the American obesity 'epidemic' and strategies for controlling this issue.  He calls for social pressure and stigmatization to be applied to those people who are overweight and/or obese.  He encourages professionals to ask the following questions of their clients and patients:...Read Full Post
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