Obesity: chasing an elusive epidemic
- PMID: 23254867
- DOI: 10.1002/hast.114
Obesity: chasing an elusive epidemic
Abstract
Obesity in America is so widespread and such a product of our culture that combating it is nearly impossible. We need to change almost everything about the way we live, more or less simultaneously. In order to succeed, an edgier strategy is needed.
© 2012 by The Hastings Center.
Comment in
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"Enhanced, edgier": a euphemism for "shame and embarrassment"?Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):3-4; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.165. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650054 No abstract available.
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If shaming reduced obesity, there would be no fat people.Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):4-5; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.166. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650055 No abstract available.
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Obesity stigma: a failed and ethically dubious strategy.Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):5-6; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.167. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650056 No abstract available.
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Good and bad ideas in obesity prevention.Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):6-7; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.168. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650057 No abstract available.
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National obesity rates: a legitimate health policy endpoint?Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):7-8; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.169. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650058 No abstract available.
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Obesity and blame: elusive goals for personal responsibility.Hastings Cent Rep. 2013 May-Jun;43(3):8-9; discussion 9-10. doi: 10.1002/hast.170. Hastings Cent Rep. 2013. PMID: 23650059 No abstract available.
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