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The problem with these studies is that: 1) They mix in infant mortality rates. 2) Many of these "native peoples" are poorer and have less access to healthcare c
by oifjsidjf 4y ago
The problem with these studies is that:
1) They mix in infant mortality rates.
2) Many of these "native peoples" are poorer and have less access to healthcare compared to others.
So in general it's very hard to get good data on life expectancy on these fringe groups.
- mfer 4y agoYou're right about infant mortality rates. Then there's a question of how much access to health care should be needed? I was recently reading about a study that found when western diets entered a region health care costs go up. I was reading about it in Barons which is a financial publication. I imagine they are looking for investment opportunities. But, the observation is interesting. I'd link it if I could find it. If you look at the US causes of death, a high percent of them are related to lifestyle. Like so many heart disease issues being linked to smoking or arterial blockages (and they've studied the causes of those). If a group doesn't have those lifestyle components they they have better health and longevity.