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Life Insurance: Obesity - Fat: more than a feminist issue.
(From Post Magazine)
Obesity has been reported as a national epidemic in recent months, with figures revealing nearly two-thirds of men and half of women are overweight or obese. The government is so concerned that it has started to tackle the issue via food labelling, advertising and exercise levels in schools. And in April this year, Swiss Re called for life insurers to take obesity more seriously and ensure rates truly reflect the associated health risks.
This view is welcomed by anti-obesity campaigners. Dr Ian Campbell, president of the National Obesity Forum, says: "I would welcome the involvement of the insurance industry. Obesity has been linked ...
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