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Meat consumption and CVD

MedLab1
MedLab1
Following are links to 2 world maps. Now compare the two.

1. World Meat Consumption Map:
http://chartsbin.com/view/bhy

2. World Cardiovascular Disease Map:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cardiovascular_diseases_world_map_-_DALY_-_WHO2004.svg

So there is no misunderstanding, I'm not trying to paint a positive image of meat consumption. But the facts presented here are startling to say the least. Most people associate meat consumption with increased risk of Cardiovascular disease. However these maps paint a different picture.
MedLab1
MedLab1
Meanwhile, back in the United States, death from heart disease rages in the southeastern states, Oklahoma, and the Appalachain mountains. Also southern California and Nevada.

But according to the USDA, beef sales are highest in the midwest States.

If red meat does contribute to heart disease, then why are sales of beef highest where death rates are lowest?
MedLab1
MedLab1
Something went wrong with the second link, but the map clearly shows Cardiovascular disease worst among countries that consume the least amount of meat.

INDIA consumes the least amount of beef per person than any other country, but heart disease is a rising problem in India.

So does eating meat, in particular red meat, contribute to death from heart disease? ... According to world statistics, there is no geographic correlation between the two.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A low meat diet in most countries means a low fat diet as well which turns out to be a high carb - low fat diet. These diets are always dangerous for two reasons. First, triglycerides go sky high and HDL drops, so this is not healthy at all. Secondly, these diets are often deficient in B12 and if you have B12 and Folate deficient at the same time, you get a high homocystine level which causes system wide inflammation. So inflammation + low HDL + high TG = more death. The low HDL translates into higher LDL because the HDL removes some of the LDL.

By having meat in your diet, you kill both of those birds with one stone. However, all is not golden. Unfortunately farm animals are being fed on exclusively grain diets which are high in inflammatory Omega-6 fatty acids. So meats tend to be more inflammatory now than your grandfather's meat used to be. Also people frequently over consume meats these days too which just makes the problem even worse.

A carefully constructed diet can tip toe around these nutritional mine fields, but it's not easy.
MedLab1
MedLab1
I would agree with what you said about how they raise farm animals. I am seeking naturally raised grass fed beef.

I was comparing the world meat consumption map with the world breast cancer map. Its almost a perfect match. Made me wonder if the hormones they use to raise animals faster induce tumor growth.