The United States is historically remarkable for being the first nation with obese poor people. |
Concerns may also be raised as to whether averages are the best way to compare the standard of living, as opposed to a Pareto index of some sort. Some oil rich countries like Iraq may have a high average level of income, even though ordinary people aren't doing any of the consuming! Measures which take into account, in some fashion, inequality, should probably be considered.
The United States is historically remarkable for being the first nation with obese poor people.