If you've never struggled with your weight, you've probably never thought about trying to fit into booths at restaurants or car seat belts. But these are real everyday problems for the obese.
This AP article highlights a study by a Vanderbilt psychologist showing that only 70% of extremely obese people reported always wearing seat belts, compared to 83% of people with normal weights. Since a host of other factors were controlled for, it appears that discomfort or difficulties using seat belts are the big reasons behind this deadly habit.
The good news is that, apparently, a number of car manufacturers make seat belts that are longer than what the NHTSA requires and some even offer free extensions. Here's hoping more people battling weight issues take advantage of what's out there.