How Can A Country Be Both Unhealthy And Wealthy?
Dr. Aneil KKhare
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Of course I know many people who live in an unhealthy country. They can name hundreds of countries where obesity is rampant and people suffer from ailments associated with being overweight. It's amazing, really, how a country can be poor and still have people who are overweight and unhealthy. Of course I don't mean mentally unhealthy but physically unhealthy. Let's take a look at what an unhealthy country looks like.
You see, an unhealthy country has lots of overweight people and a small percentage of the population is obese. A poor country doesn't have this problem because their money isn't spent like it is in the U.S. People in the U.S. spend their money on education, infrastructure, taxes, infrastructure, investments, etc. whereas people in poor countries tend to spend their money on eating, entertainment, travel, accessories for the home, etc.
Now keep in mind that an unhealthy country isn't necessarily equivalent to a poor country; it could also just be a poor country where lots of overweight people live. But it's definitely a country where lots of overweight people are suffering from being obese and overweight. So what do you think? Is it okay to be obese in a poor country? Not only is it okay, it's actually good for you! Here's why:
Fat people have more health problems. Obesity causes high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, etc. On top of that, being fat increases your chances of getting cancer. Basically, people with obesity are more likely to develop chronic illness including heart disease, cancer, etc.
The other thing to note is that if an unhealthy country is equivalent to a poor country, then obviously the reverse is true too. In other words, if you live in a rich country, you're probably not going to experience any of these issues. But if you live in a poor country, you are.
So that's the first answer to the original question: does being obese in a country equal to a poor country? The answer is no. The second answer is yes: if you're obese you're more likely to develop a chronic illness and you are at a higher risk of getting cancer.
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The last thing I want to say about this question is the same as the first one - if you live in a country where lots of people are overweight, you are at a greater risk of getting cancer. Now, that's not all that bad if you already have a high rate of cancer. You can live in a country with lots of obese people, though, and still experience less frequent cancer attacks. I think this is what draws many obese people to low-carb diets. It's a lower risk of developing cancer in a low-carb diet.
There are two more things to note when answering the first question - one about being obese in a country and one about being in poverty. The issue of obesity has recently become a growing concern among health professionals. And the issue of poverty is becoming an even more important one. Because the world is quickly becoming a fat city. And there are several reasons why people who live in places with high obesity rates are also likely to be in poverty. But that's another topic.
Now, on to the second question - can a country be considered unhealthy? Well, the answer depends on whether you're talking about the overall health or the quality of health that is prevalent. An unhealthy country is equivalent to a poor country. A poor country is where people have lots of diseases and other medical problems that aren't easily curable. An unhealthy country is where people have lots of medical problems and lots of diseases that are easily curable.
A poor country is where people go without enough sleep, they go without enough exercise, and they go without enough knowledge of how to care for themselves. They don't have access to the proper nutrition. They may have a few basic medical tools, but they probably have no access to the latest medical advancements in their field. A poor country is a country where people don't eat enough, they don't go to bed at the right times, and they don't get proper exercise. A poor country is equivalent to a city full of traffic congestion, pollution, and illness.
So, as you can see, it's not the size that matters, it's the health. A country can be both wealthy and poor, but it can't be both healthy and wealthy. The question "How can a country be both unhealthy and wealthy?" has to be answered with the understanding that a country's overall quality of life is equal to the wealth of that country. Wealthy countries have more resources for everyone to enjoy, and they also make sure that everyone gets a fair share.
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3 年This is so informative. A totally new perspective of health and its importance for the individual and the nation.