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A more complete analysis of death rates compares the cause of death vs the otherwise expected lifespan of the person. Cancer and heart disease are major killer
by YokoZar 9y ago
A more complete analysis of death rates compares the cause of death vs the otherwise expected lifespan of the person. Cancer and heart disease are major killers, but they primarily affect old unhealthy people.
Car crashes and suicides are much more likely to kill young people -- while they may be a relatively small proportion of "total deaths" they are a much larger contributor to "loss of average lifespan"
- valuearb 9y agoDriving is super safe. There is no evidence that driving is any less safe for young people. They just rarely die of anything.
- YokoZar 9y agoRight. Which is why when they do die from preventable causes it has such a large impact on average lifespan. If we want more humans alive for longer we should not ignore these high impact relatively low frequency dangers. If you're under the age of 35, driving may very well be the most dangerous habit you have.
- valuearb 9y agoIf you are under the age of 35, you are essentially immortal, because if driving is incredibly safe and it is the most dangerous thing you do.