Two things:<p>1) Are there any studies that support the "making people healthier would be a net loss to many societies" claim I keep seeing?  It's one of those things that sounds like it makes sense, but no one really quotes any credible sources.<p>2) I would be utterly shocked if he did this to make himself popular in the US.  You may put your own money elsewhere, but he's really a pretty smart dude who seems to do a great deal of research before making decisions.  It's a little childish to write it off like that.