Advertisement

"Language is very important."

The UK health minister Nadine Dorries has said that  describing someone as ‘overweight’ is w...

Share this article

18.38 29 Jan 2021


"Language is very important."


Listen to this episode


Share this article

18.38 29 Jan 2021


The UK health minister Nadine Dorries has said that  describing someone as ‘overweight’ is wrong because it harms their body image and may discourage them from getting fitter. Her comments alongside the announcement that  dating app Bumble has banned body-shaming language from its platforms. 

Professor Carel le Roux, obesity physician at St Vincent's Hospital joined Kieran to discuss how to approach the issue of weight and how medical doctors raise the issue of obesity with a patient.

 


Related Episodes

Is more security needed on Iri...

00:11:06

Is more security needed on Irish Rail? - Josh Crosbie Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:06


What is the current situation...

00:06:23

What is the current situation for immigrants in America?

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:23


Movies and TV: Margo’s Got Mon...

00:15:22

Movies and TV: Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Beef, Hacks

The Hard Shoulder

00:15:22


The Thursday Interview: Eva Pa...

00:11:54

The Thursday Interview: Eva Pau

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:54