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I agree with this in general. Living in the U.S., though, there are some real problems with the healthcare system that came to a head at the same time as (and

I agree with this in general. Living in the U.S., though, there are some real problems with the healthcare system that came to a head at the same time as (and partly due to) the pandemic. I just find it interesting that an someone would make predictions about drastically higher life expectancy during a period where the trend isn't even directionally accurate.

bjtitus 4y ago
70 years of trend vs 2 years below the trend. Hmmmm.... I suppose the downturns in 1967-69, 1992-1995, or, historically, the Spanish Flu period were also indicative of a massive break with the historical trend? It's clear that COVID and overdoses are the overwhelming contributors[1]. 1: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/20220831.htm https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/...