Health in America: Addendum

Not trying to beat a dead horse here, but check out what was in the 'Notebook' section of this week's Time magazine. Citing research of the United Health Foundation, there seems to be mixed news regarding the progression of American health since 1990...

["Americans are 19% healthier than in 1990...Fewer people smoke, more are immunized. But before we drink to our health, keep in mind that as a nation, we're also 110% fatter, and 19% more of us have no health insurance."]

Yes, you read that correctly...110% fatter...ONE HUNDRED AND TEN PERCENT FATTER!!! And, with tens of millions more Americans not having health insurance, that means all those medical costs associated with that 110% percent fat are a VERY large financial burden to all Americans.

Come on, America. We've opened our eyes to the harmful effects of smoking over the past two decades. It's time to do the same for our dietary habits.

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