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RE: Redefining ‘health’ for the 21st Century

in #steemstem6 years ago

Hey, thanks mate, really appreciate your kind words!

… in some parts of Nigeria, being overweight/obese used to be considered as being healthier than being slim. Knowledge of diseases associated with being overweight has made some accept the fact that they are actually not healthy. With time knowledge will permeate into many misconceptions. "Some" is emphasised because there is social and psychological advantage attached to being overweight.

This is an excellent point that demonstrates the nuance in health so so well! Love it!
It’s exactly the reason why quantifying ‘health’ accurately is so hard, the trade-offs are really complicated.

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Thank you. You always inspire me.

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