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> before the late-19th century, seeing a doctor was more likely to shorten your lifespan than lengthen it Medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of dea
by otabdeveloper4 5y ago
> before the late-19th century, seeing a doctor was more likely to shorten your lifespan than lengthen it
Medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death. (After cancers and cardiovascular problems, aka "old age".)
This is inevitable as we can't really experiment on people and do real science.
- ncmncm 5y agoAn unknown, but large fraction of all three trace, lately, to sugar, among British subjects and its former colonies. It is probable that declining US life expectancy traces to sugar exposure.