12/09: Obesity Linked to Virus, New Experiments Suggest
Category: 9–Other
Posted by: MorganLighter
This shouldn't be 'news' to you as this story was released from the AP in July of 2000.
Heck, 10 years ago, in April of 1997, this story, entitled "An Obesity Virus?" was published.
So, exactly what has our scientific, medical and governmental agencies accomplished to treat this ailment?
Well, obviously not much, as we're still 'talking' about it. Here's an article from August of this year.
How much longer will it take to actually get something accomplished? We might not live long enough to know. And why, exactly, is our government sitting on their hands? Probably because it's not sexy or popular - bah!
We now have a new idea that's been recently released. Stay calm, as this might make your go through the roof.
"Higher Gasoline Prices Seen Trimming Down Americans"
(I'm not making this stuff up).
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Higher U.S. gasoline prices may slim more than just wallets, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
Entitled 'A Silver Lining? The Connection between Gas Prices and Obesity,' the study found that an additional $1.00 per gallon in real gasoline prices would reduce U.S. Obesity by 15 percent after five years."
(Here comes the 'good' part).
"The report, written by Charles Courtemanche for his doctoral dissertation in health economics, found that the 13 percent rise in obesity between 1979 and 2004 can be attributed to falling pump prices."
(Jumping ahead in the story).
" 'I was pumping gas one day, thinking with gas prices so high I hay have to take the Metro,' he said, referring to the public transportation system serving the St. Louis area.
Courtemanche said he figured he would get an extra 30 minutes of exercise per day by walking to and from the Metro Station."
Well, isn't that just special. So, he has a 15 minute walk each way. Whoopie! What if you had an hour walk each way? If you're obese, how long would that take?
I bet Charles won't be walking when winter hits.
MorganLighter
Heck, 10 years ago, in April of 1997, this story, entitled "An Obesity Virus?" was published.
So, exactly what has our scientific, medical and governmental agencies accomplished to treat this ailment?
Well, obviously not much, as we're still 'talking' about it. Here's an article from August of this year.
How much longer will it take to actually get something accomplished? We might not live long enough to know. And why, exactly, is our government sitting on their hands? Probably because it's not sexy or popular - bah!
We now have a new idea that's been recently released. Stay calm, as this might make your go through the roof.
"Higher Gasoline Prices Seen Trimming Down Americans"
(I'm not making this stuff up).
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Higher U.S. gasoline prices may slim more than just wallets, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
Entitled 'A Silver Lining? The Connection between Gas Prices and Obesity,' the study found that an additional $1.00 per gallon in real gasoline prices would reduce U.S. Obesity by 15 percent after five years."
(Here comes the 'good' part).
"The report, written by Charles Courtemanche for his doctoral dissertation in health economics, found that the 13 percent rise in obesity between 1979 and 2004 can be attributed to falling pump prices."
(Jumping ahead in the story).
" 'I was pumping gas one day, thinking with gas prices so high I hay have to take the Metro,' he said, referring to the public transportation system serving the St. Louis area.
Courtemanche said he figured he would get an extra 30 minutes of exercise per day by walking to and from the Metro Station."
Well, isn't that just special. So, he has a 15 minute walk each way. Whoopie! What if you had an hour walk each way? If you're obese, how long would that take?
I bet Charles won't be walking when winter hits.
MorganLighter
