Not having easy access to quality meat and dairy because of the disgraceful state of American agriculture is directly related to standard of living. (not saying this is a uniquely American problem, but that's what we're talking about here)
If you're talking about the sheer gluttony of many Americans, I agree. But that is mostly a product of groups that eschew personal responsibility/attempt to justify their disgusting habits through "acceptance."
Do you mean the way its produced? Like with all the preservatives and chemicals put in them? Iirc I read an article that processed meat has been linked to a higher risk of Colon Cancer.
