I suppose if you extend the definition of "medical system" to include education and intervention, it makes sense. There's also medications in there - hypertens

I suppose if you extend the definition of "medical system" to include education and intervention, it makes sense. There's also medications in there - hypertension can be controlled with drugs, no? But, yes, I agree with your main point - obesity in the US is widespread and a massive influence on both longevity and health care costs.