When the issue of health care costs comes up, people will invariably complain about the costs of treating obese people, yet never say a word about the costs of treating anorexics. I realize that there are more obese people, but I wonder just the same: do you think this has something to do with gluttony being one of the seven deadly sins? Why don't people complain about treating anorexic people?
2007-02-06 11:22:33 · 9 answers · asked by Jimmy Page 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anorexics actually take up more treatment dollars than obese people... per individual, treating anorexia takes longer, costs more, and has poorer outcomes. It is more prevalent than you might think.
But, I agree, obese people face more stigma and blame.
2007-02-06 11:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, at a basic level, obesity is caused by a sedentry and oft assumed lazy lifestyle. Anorexia isn't, and doesn't suffer the social stigma as much. Even though both conditions are a result of an overabundance of cheap unhealthy food, anorexia is propagated by pressure on women (And also, increasing in recent trends) men to conform to the ideals of the perfect body through advertising and objectification. Personally I don't really have a problem with this- I think everyone should attain a healthy lifestyle and strong physique- But the balance swings too far when one is never satisfied with ones healthy body, causing anorexia. On the flipside, the vast amounts of addictive junk food cause people to lose control and become obese. People complain about treating obese people, and quite rightly so, because obesity is a result of a lack of self control. However, junk food IS addictive, and treatment is necessery to get these people back on track.
2007-02-06 19:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Socks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably on the right track with the gluttony issue. There are plenty of things that they don't complain about, but obesity is always way up at the top. Ahhh, but then there is smoking as well. Do you really think the high taxes on tobacco go to health care? (NOT)
2007-02-06 19:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is actually quite sad
i did not realise people done this
both obese and anorexic people have eating disorders and are ill
they should be treated equally
2007-02-06 19:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't anorexic people get paid a lot of money in the fashion industry?
2007-02-06 19:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because "thin" no matter how horrible is still preferable to an "obese" person.
It's sad and makes no sense....but that's the mixed-up world we live in.
2007-02-06 19:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not that wide spread of a problem and the fashion industry says it's ok to be skinney.
2007-02-06 19:27:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being anorexis si a sin, You are harming God s body he gave you. We are to traet ourselves like a holy temple for gods glory.
2007-02-06 19:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by wizzygirl10 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is being gay also a sexual disorder?
2007-02-06 19:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by gnostic 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋