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Is it Ethical to Exclude Obesity as a Disability?

Authors :
Levenson, Jonathan D.
Hamilton, Elizabeth E.
Stressman, Stephanie M.
Zucker, Karin W.
Source :
Journal of Legal Medicine. 2017 Supplement 1, Vol. 37, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article informs on efforts taken by American Medical Association in fostering change within the medical community reading the treatment of obesity as a disability in the U.S. Topics discussed include enactment of American with Disabilities Act for preventing the rights of disabled individuals; ethical aspect of excluding obesity as a disability; and improving public health in the country.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01947648
Volume :
37
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Legal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129889279
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01947648.2017.1479117