The Philippines ranks No. 8 in a list of the world’s unhealthiest countries by American global travel content creator Drew Binsky—a ranking that has sparked conversation online about diet and lifestyle habits across different nations.
In May, Binsky posted a clip on his Facebook page, which has 8.9 million followers, listing what he described as the world’s eight unhealthiest countries based on lifestyle and dietary patterns.
In the video, the ranking highlights how everyday food choices and long-term dietary habits may be contributing to rising health concerns in various parts of the world.
At No. 8 is the Philippines, where the clip points to a common food culture built around fatty pork dishes, large servings of white rice, sweet sauces, and fried side dishes—often paired with sugary drinks as a regular part of daily meals.
The video also shows Binsky sampling well-known Filipino delicacies such as balut, siopao, and halo-halo.
It likewise cites UNICEF figures suggesting that around 40% of Filipino adults are now either overweight or obese, raising concerns about the long-term impact of dietary and lifestyle trends.
The list continues with Argentina at No. 7, Malaysia at No. 6, Bulgaria at No. 5, South Sudan at No. 4, the United Arab Emirates at No. 3, Samoa at No. 2, and Latvia at No. 1.
For Latvia, the video notes a diet heavy on potatoes, bread, fatty meats, and dairy, along with one of the highest alcohol consumption rates globally—averaging nearly 15 liters of pure alcohol per person per year—factors linked to increased risks of liver disease and other health issues.
While the ranking simplifies complex public health realities into a list format, it also reflects broader global conversations about nutrition, shifting lifestyles, and how modern diets are evolving at different speeds across countries.
Binsky is known for traveling to nearly every country in the world and documenting life through a human-first lens. His work blends storytelling with on-the-ground observation—sometimes eye-opening, sometimes uncomfortable, often celebratory—but consistently aimed at helping audiences see places beyond headlines, stereotypes, or surface-level judgments.
Whether viewers agree with his framing or not (with some pointing out that his own country, the U.S., could also be part of the discussion given its fast-food culture), his content continues to encourage global audiences to look more closely at how people live, eat, and navigate everyday life across different cultures.
(✍️: Marinel Cruz, 📸: Drew Binsky/ Facebook)
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