If anything, it's causing more. They treat your symptoms with more drugs rather than the underlying condition. (which is usually being overweight and sedentary). First world problems.

Growing up I never had to go to the dr. every year for a "well child check up". I also wasn't vaccinated 25 times before I was 4 yrs old. We actually survived. Now the school reminds you, the doctor's office reminds you (cha-ching) the school nurse reminds you and the spectre of having your kids taken away for 'neglect' is looming over your head if you aren't dragging them to the doctor every other day. it's all about love of mammon.