Type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease are worsening globally, including emerging in children and being driven by ultra-processed food.
The case
Cancer incidence is highest in high-income countries including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
“Conversely, high-income countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the United States have the highest rates of cancer.”Thomas Seyfried · 16 Jul 2026
Indigenous populations with high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes do not develop diabetes if they maintain traditional diets, exercise, and chew coca leaf.
“They don't have diabetes if they are on their traditional diets and exercising and chewing cocoa.”Andrew Weil · 25 Jun 2026
93% of American adults are metabolically unhealthy, according to published peer-reviewed data.
“The data is I think 93% this is the published peer-reviewed number. 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy in one way or another.”Sami Inkinen · 22 May 2026
The US has the largest healthspan-to-lifespan gap on Earth.
“The US currently holds a rather grim record. It has the largest health span to lifespan gap on earth.”Dr David Unwin · 18 May 2026
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Signal Headquarters · compiled from attributed public discussion. Last updated 2026-07-16.