Obesity, An Enormously Fat Man, 1909

Obesity, An Enormously Fat Man, 1909

Entitled: "C. Hoblet" an enormously fat man. Ancient Greek medicine recognizes obesity as a medical disorder, and records that the Ancient Egyptians saw it in the same way. Hippocrates wrote that "Corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others". For most of human history mankind struggled with food scarcity. Obesity has thus historically been viewed as a sign of wealth and prosperity. It was common among high officials in Europe in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as well as in Ancient East Asian civilizations. Many cultures throughout history have viewed obesity as the result of a character flaw. During Christian times the food was viewed as a gateway to the sins of sloth and lust. In modern Western culture, excess weight is often regarded as unattractive, and obesity is commonly associated with various negative stereotypes. People of all ages can face social stigmatization, and may be targeted by bullies or shunned by their peers. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. No photographer credited, October 4, 1909.

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