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Originally Posted by Nyororin
Umm... Fined? No.
Please do not spread misinformation. If you don`t actually know, or cannot do the research, please don`t answer the question with something random.
In reality - Those between 40 and 74 who weigh over the "limit" are informed that they are overweight, and encouraged to lose the weight. If there are already health issues involved (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) then they are scheduled for a followup with a weight counselor, and given support to lose weight and improve their health.
There is no fining involved. It is not "against the law" to be overweight. They are just offering free support and counseling to help people actually lose extra weight and be healthier.
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Kisama,
Nyororin is partially right, unless the laws have been changed and there is more detail on this.
The penalities are actually on :
"To reach its goals of shrinking the overweight population by 10 percent over the next four years and 25 percent over the next seven years, the government will impose financial penalties on companies and local governments that fail to meet specific targets. The country’s Ministry of Health argues that the campaign will keep the spread of diseases like diabetes and strokes in check."
not on the individual (directly).
But the sources I've seen haven't gone into true detail.
But you are a little late the flame fest on this. Its seems to be a dead thread now. Plenty of thoughts there though. The original article is there.
The U.S. may do it though with "sweeping" healthcare reform
http://www.japanforum.com/forum/gene...-millions.html