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[–] Mongychops [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I don't think it is anywhere as bad as the obesity issue, but as far as preventable diseases because of stupid choices, genetic diseases from cousin marriage in a country where the risks are understood and genetic testing available, is right up there with obesity in its stupidity.

Medical data previously suggested that while British Pakistanis were responsible for 3 per cent of all births, they accounted for 30 per cent of British children born with a genetic illness.

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[–] Jimmycog 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Lots of obesity especially in the 50 up group is caused in part by quitting smoking. Before the dangers were known people gained lots of weight when they stopped.