With no intent to diminish the seriousness of Swine Flu, it is absolutely amazing to witness how quickly and completely the entire world becomes laser-beam focused on a single issue. Especially since, in the U.S. -- out of nearly 300 million people -- there's only been one (1) reported death - and he was visiting from Mexico.
I understand the implications of a pandemic.
BUT.....
What if the world focused on something equally as deadly. Like obesity? According to some studies... more than a third of the U.S. population is flirting with obesity. Now those are some real numbers!
It's just the difference in timing and control. The Swine Flu is traumatic in its effect. And, of course, much harder to control - whereas obesity which develops over time is easily controlled through education and a bit of discipline. It's "trauma vs. chronic."
If you're a health and fitness professional... can you even imagine the impact on your business if the worldwide media and governments put as much time, effort and money into obesity / weight-management education as they are putting forth toward Swine Flu?
Just a thought.
Totally agree!!! Thanks for this Art!
Posted by: Andrew Voris | May 01, 2009 at 05:43 AM