What Genetic Mutation Disaster Happened in the 60’s?
Interestingly enough, man has not always struggled with obesity. According to historical analysis, presented in the policy research study: Pub. 757, Public Policy in Global Health and Medical Practice, 2006, obesity began it’s climb to become the second leading cause of unnecessary death, back in the 1960’s. Did man suddenly experience a mass genetic mutation at that time, giving rise to one of the leading health problems of today? No. Cultural changes, dietary changes and technological changes had a major impact on the evolution of obesity from then on. Americans, as well as many other countries, now live in a society that encourages excessive food intake, including non-food food-stuffs like processed foods and snacks, and discourages physical activity. If inappropriate diet and sedentary lifestyles created the problem, how can it be cured by messing around with your genes, or removing fat cells, either surgically or pharmaceutically? Do You REALLY Want to Lose Weight? Yes, it’s true:
