In a shocking turn of events, the term “obesity,” a longstanding staple of medical discourse, is being phased out amidst concerns over ‘fat-shaming’. Our society, in an alarmingly misdirected pursuit of political correctness, is edging towards censoring a term that signifies a severe health condition. This avoidance to sidestep potential offense may seriously hamper the medical treatment of those truly in need. By encouraging this evasion of reality, we risk detrimentally affecting the ability of individuals to seek necessary health care. As childhood obesity rates skyrocket, the CDC is expanding BMI charts instead of addressing the root causes of obesity.
