I think it is to do with the culture of consumerism and capitalism, in conjunction with taking of moral stances against one's own health, than American culture

I think it is to do with the culture of consumerism and capitalism, in conjunction with taking of moral stances against one's own health, than American culture per se: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLk5AAKRem8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLk5AAKRem8