India, June 15 -- When it comes to winning the battle against obesity, your surrounding environment might matter far more than your genetic makeup or personal willpower. That is the takeaway from health coach Dan Go, who took to X on June 14 to discuss the massive chasm in global health statistics. Also read | Inside 'disciplined' morning routine of a Japanese office worker: 9 km run, skincare, chores before 8 am work meeting

Highlighting data that places Japan's obesity rate at a remarkably low 6 percent compared to a staggering 43 percent in the United States, Dan argued that the secret to staying lean isn't a matter of extreme discipline - it is a byproduct of daily infrastructure. He said, "I saw it firsthand, travelling to Japan. In...