Advertisement

Doctors advised not to call people obese

British Psychological Society has warned doctors that calling people obese is hurtful, and recomm...

Share this article

15.09 24 Sep 2019


Doctors advised not to call people obese


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.09 24 Sep 2019


British Psychological Society has warned doctors that calling people obese is hurtful, and recommended that they use phrases like "people with obesity" or "people living with obesity” instead. 

Psychologists said finding new ways to describe the issue could mean that those who needed to lose weight were more likely to accept health advice. 

Ciara was joined by Tam Fry chairman of the British National Obesity Forum, along with many callers giving their views.   


Read more about

Doctors Hospital Obese Overweight People

Related Episodes

What is pushing Irish drivers...

00:04:44

What is pushing Irish drivers to ev's

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:44


The shape of chocolate can aff...

00:04:09

The shape of chocolate can affect its taste

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:09


The cabinet to discuss Drumcre...

00:09:18

The cabinet to discuss Drumcree stand-off

Newstalk Breakfast

00:09:18


Raising €200m through a visito...

00:05:47

Raising €200m through a visitor levy

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:47