Tag: Sociology of health

Recent studies have shown conflicting results regarding the connection between faith and body weight. The nuanced question of how does religion affect obesity cannot be answered with a simple yes or no, as the relationship is influenced by multiple complex factors.

According to a 2021 study on the Global Burden of Disease, poor diet was a leading risk factor for premature death globally, with high sodium intake and low intake of whole grains and fruits being key drivers. The idea that any one ethnicity's cuisine is inherently 'unhealthiest' ignores complex factors shaping modern food choices and health outcomes, including poverty, globalization, and access to nutritious foods.