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[–] Harry_Areola 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

The AMA is a political lobbying group. They classify obesity as a disease because it allows them access to more insurance money. Their main goal is to make their members increased profits, not to actually look out for human health.

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[–] BlackBetty ago 

Fair enough. Which medical organization then classifies diseases? For the psychiatric world, disorders are classified under the DSM. So who does it in the traditional medical field?