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Harvard Author says it’s Ethical to Remove Obese Children From their Homes

By The HealthGal, Health Guide Thursday, July 14, 2011
This is not something new - in fact, there have been some isolated cases where social services or another government authority has stepped in and removed a morbidly obese child from a home in an effort to prevent further health risks from developing. The intent has been to "save the child" and not to...
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I think in extreme cases, it is the only way to help these children.  It is abuse to have kids so overweight due to poor diet and eating habits... a very sad and complicated situation, but these children are dying a slow death and need help and intervention that is not happening at home.

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By The HealthGal, Health Guide— Last Modified: 07/15/11, First Published: 07/14/11