Table 2

Hypothetical patient scenarios included in survey

ScenarioDescription
A1Exactly the same as respondent
A2Recently admitted to hospital with acute illness related to obesity
B160 years old
B260 years old, uses wheelchair, receives home care support
B360 years old, unable to get out of bed, living in nursing home
C120 years old
C220 years old, married with 4 children, sole income earner for family
C320 years old, unmarried, receives social assistance
DDonated $5 million to the hospital foundation