ses1230
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 10, 2006
xipotec said:Thats the finding of the latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which shows that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009.
http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/news/20100210/percentage-of-overweight-obese-americans-swells
As a health care professional, the unfortunate reality is many of these disabilities are caused by the obesity epidemic in the US. I see people morbidly obese at younger and younger ages , which will eventually lead to more and more EVC at the parks as these folks age.
My parents toured with us today , both in their late 70's who are in good shape thankfully, no EVC needed,
I hope we can do something about this problem in America, lest everywhere become like WALL-E
I was astounded by a gentleman with on amputated leg , above the knee, who got around really well on crutches.
Ah, so the real reason for the bus rant is revealed! Truth is you have no idea why someone is using an ecv and its not your business anyway. Chronic illness, steroid use, musculoskeletal problems, whatever, can all cause weight issues and/or lead to ecv necessity. And as a health care provider you would think a little less judgement is in order. Sad thing is you already have your preconceived notions and I don't think anything can change that.