Well articulated, I am not to sure about the data for Japan or China but I know Chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease are #1 cause of death and loss of mobility in the Caribbean. There is also research papers pointing at the ratio of HDL/LDL, probably ethnic background plays a role, I know for sure the data is also skewed for African Americans so lots to consider... On the lighter side of things, I still use my coconut oil in my cooking, nothing gets a pot going like coconut oil