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> For example, let's say I have diabetes. Then let's say some genius finds a complete cure for it. Ok, so it's not going to kill me now. But now I'll probably j
by jberryman 15y ago
> For example, let's say I have diabetes. Then let's say some genius finds a complete cure for it. Ok, so it's not going to kill me now. But now I'll probably just succumb to heart disease. Let's say we cure that. OK, then cancer will get me.
Just wanted to point out that the diseases you mention, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, many cancers, etc. are diseases of the western world and in many cases preventable.
- Retric 15y agoHeart disease and Cancer are not a disease of the western world in that you can find plenty them thought the world. The reason we see more of them in the "western world" is because you are far more likely to see them as your age increases and the western world has a lot more 'old' people than anywhere else. PS: By old I mean 40+. And yes Japan has 1/3 the heart disease deaths, but when compared to the 1/10th obesity rate and better healthcare system it's not all about fat.