Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Obesity Is Contaigous, Government Considers Nationwide Quarantine and Strict Diet Rules

People who notice their friend packing on pounds might want to steer clear if they value their sleek physiques.

A new study finds that when the scale reads “obese” for one individual, the odds that their friends will become obese increase by more than 50 percent.

The study, published in the July 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that obesity is “socially contagious,” as it can spread among individuals in close social circles. The likely explanation: A person’s idea of what is an appropriate body size is affected by the size of his or her friends.

Study: Obesity is Socially Contagious

Think it couldn’t happen, then think again.

Posted by John Venlet on 07/25 at 02:24 PM
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