World Obesity Day 2019: What does the world think of fat people

The global obesity epidemic is serious, and most countries have suffered. However, they are also fat, but the treatment of fat people in different countries and places is very different!

Japan-Being too fat is a crime

When Xiaobian knew that obesity was illegal in Japan! Xiaobian feels that he has lived in vain for so many years (goodbye). In 2008, Japan clearly stipulated that men over the age of 40 should not have waist circumference exceeding 85 centimeters and women should not have waist circumference exceeding 90 centimeters. Those who exceed waist circumference must receive health education. Some local governments or private companies will be fined if they are detrimental to promoting weight loss.

America-Fat people have low wages

A study by Vanderbilt University in the United States showed that obesity affects employees 'salaries. When a woman is overweight, she is unlikely to get a high-paying white-collar job. Other statistics show that the salary of fat people is 4.5% less than that of normal employees, and the salary increase is 6% lower than that of normal weight people.

Denmark-Imposing an "obesity tax"

We know that you have to pay taxes on doing business and on personal income, but have you ever heard of the "obesity tax"? However, don't get me wrong, this obesity tax does not directly tax fat people, but is a tax on foods that can cause obesity. Since 2011, Denmark has become the first country in the world to impose an "obesity tax". Now Britain is also clamoring for a "obesity tax".

EU-Obesity can be regarded as disability

In the European Union's Supreme Court,"If an employee is unable to complete his work successfully due to mobility difficulties or sudden illness caused by obesity, then companies are allowed to regard obesity as a defect."

Kingdom of Tonga-the fatter, the more beautiful

Tonga is a small island located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. This country's aesthetic of body is a bit like our Great Tang Dynasty. In this country,"thin" is ugliness, and "fat" is this kind of beauty. No matter man, woman or child, the fatter, the more beautiful.

Bodi tribe in Ethiopia-Fat people are regarded as heroes

The Bodi tribe in Ethiopia regards fat as beauty and regularly holds ceremonies to select the fattest people. The fattest people selected will be regarded as heroes. Here, becoming the "fattest person" is the dream of many children.

UK-Obese people can receive subsidies and special extra-large cemeteries are set up

In the UK, some obese people not only do not have to go to work, but also receive living allowances from the government. It is reported that the UK invests more than 9 billion pounds per year in health facilities on national obesity.

In addition, the British government has set up "extra large" cemeteries for obese people, so that they can have a "good place" after their deaths. However, the cemetery area is larger than that of ordinary cemeteries and requires an additional fee.

In a village in Phuket, Thailand, a fat woman reaches out and opens her mouth

Fat is beautiful in this village. Fat women can generally find a good home, but it is difficult for thin women to marry. Moreover, unlike ordinary male-dominated families, the fat women here are the "Lafayette" in the family. Men wash and cook for them, and they only care about their clothes and food.