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Artemis · 6w
The size of people's bodies is not the problem: abuse, oppression, & deprivation are. Let's end poverty & see what people's health looks like THEN.
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I am convinced that the primary reason being fat is associated with risk of early death is that doctors won't treat fat people until they lose weight.

I don't know how many stories I have heard about fat people who—after YEARS of going to the doctor complaining of health issues & being sent away without any further investigation—found out they were in advanced stages of cancer (or another illness) that should have been caught & treated long ago.
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Artemis · 6w
Even if we set aside extreme cases, how is someone dealing with serious health issues causing them pain, weakness, fatigue, etc. supposed to work on "losing weight"? If fat people can't get treated for their illnesses & injuries until they are skinny, um...how are they supposed to "get healthy"? T...
Violet Madder · 6w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq37ruf9lq7ue3fh35p5sltcpsrsvkdfk6vuxtmaglzqd024t3w7ms93nmr0 One of my best friends has major chronic pain issues and a weight problem to the point he can barely walk. He went in for the procedure he'd been getting every 6 months or so, and found...