So obviously the Canadian health care system is better than ours right? Well not so fast, when you dig a little deeper...... "In 2007 to 2009, the prevalence of obesity in Canada was 24.1%, over 10 percentage points lower than in the United States (34.4%)" http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-625-x/2011001/article/11411-eng.htm "Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can have a negative effect on many systems in your body. People who are overweight or obese have a much greater risk of developing serious conditions, including: Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Bone and joint disease Obesity in the United States The U.S. Surgeon General has declared that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Approximately: 35 percent of women and 31 percent of men are considered seriously overweight 15 percent of children between the ages of six and 19 are overweight Public health officials warn that the results of physical inactivity and poor diet are catching up to tobacco as a significant threat to health. We are committed to helping you get healthy and stay that way. Learn about obesity prevention." https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/healthy-living/obesity.html
