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>The increased lifespan could be at least partially responsible for the increased cancer rates. All populations that see an increase in lifespan see an increase
by meowface 8y ago
>The increased lifespan could be at least partially responsible for the increased cancer rates. All populations that see an increase in lifespan see an increase in cancer rates.
Of course, but wouldn't this be so obvious that the researchers would undoubtedly have accounted for that as a confounding variable? At least I hope so.
- TeMPOraL 8y ago> Of course, but wouldn't this be so obvious that the researchers would undoubtedly have accounted for that as a confounding variable? At least I hope so. Woudln't count on that these days, in general. If something is accounted for, it's usually stated in the paper.
- tynpeddler 8y agoThat's what I thought, but I wasn't able to find where they addressed this issue. If you can point me to the control for lifespan, I'd appreciate it.