Weight on our minds: Discrimination against fat people is leading to child suicides and shoving patients who are obese to the bottom of waiting lists

Article Abstract:

When Christina Corrigan died aged 13 weighing 48 stones it was assumed that overeating was the cause of death. It was concluded that she died from congestive heart failure due to morbid obesity, although there was no internal autopsy. A psychologist treating eating disorders Deborah Burghard, believes that there is such a fear of fat that there is a desire to control it, or get rid of it. It has been speculated that the rise in eating disorders is due to the current fashion for emaciated models in magazines.

Social aspects, Obesity in adolescence, Adolescent obesity

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Small wonder

Article Abstract:

The microscopic sculptures created by artist Willard Wigan are discussed. His childhood and background are explored and a minute sculpture of a nurse, created in tribute to a nurse who cared for him when he was acutely ill, is described.

Design and construction, Criticism and interpretation, Sculptors, Sculpture, Miniature objects

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A small beginning

Article Abstract:

In 2001 a tenth of all babies in the United Kingdom is born prematurely, but of these more than half who are born after twenty-five weeks will probably survive. The work of neonatal nurses including the care of these babies is examined.

Care and treatment, Officials and employees, Infants (Premature), Premature infants, Neonatology

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