One of the biggest problems facing Americans today is obesity and that affects so many other medical conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It keeps getting worse, and it is affecting children too. This is a problem that really needs to be tackled. In general though, I think people today are more aware of health issues, such as how exercise, genetics or family history can influence one's health in the short and long term. In addition, there has been an explosion of information in medical science, and it's easier than ever to access good information.
People now realize that they have to take control of their health.