December 18, 2009
Santa Claus has been accused of acting in ways that could "damage millions of lives."
As the man in red zooms around the planet delivering gifts, he is an unwitting promoter of obesity, unhealthy products, disease and even drink driving, according to an Australian academic.
"Other dangerous activities that Santa could be accused of promoting include speeding, disregard for road rules and extreme sports such as roof surfing and chimney jumping," says Dr Nathan Grills, public health fellow at Monash University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine.
"Despite the risks of high speed air travel, Santa is never depicted wearing a seatbelt or helmet."
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