Obesity 'could be a disability' - EU courts rule

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    Obesity can constitute a disability in certain circumstances, the EU's highest court has ruled.

    The European Court of Justice was asked to consider the case of a male childminder in Denmark who says he was sacked for being too fat.

    The court said that if obesity could hinder "full and effective participation" at work then it could count as a disability.

    The ruling is binding across the EU.

    Read more http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30529791
     

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