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Maynard Nexsen

Obesity as a Disability Under the ADA: Is it More Likely Now Than Before?

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In July, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that officially labels obesity as a disease, “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention.” According to the...more

Bracewell LLP

Is obesity a disease? The American Medical Association says “yes”; the Americans with Disabilities Act says . . .

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In June 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) declared obesity a disease. The president of the AMA gave several reasons for this declaration “[R]ecognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way the medical...more

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