Quote by Jeremy Rifkin

The interesting thing is, while we die of diseases of affluence from eating all these fatty meats, our poor brethren in the developing world die of diseases of poverty, because the land is not used now to grow food grain for their families.

The interesting thing is, while we die of diseases of afflue

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical relationship between wealth and health. It suggests that in affluent societies, people suffer from diseases caused by overconsumption and unhealthy diets rich in fatty meats. In contrast, individuals in impoverished regions face diseases rooted in poverty, as the land is not utilized to cultivate essential food crops for their sustenance. The quote serves as a reminder of how societal disparities and the misallocation of resources can lead to drastically different health outcomes, with individuals in both privileged and deprived circumstances battling contrasting health challenges.

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