U.S. Life Span Shorter

RolandTD20Kdrummer
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edited August 2007 in A Moving Train
"WASHINGTON — Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries.

Countries that surpass the U.S. include Japan and most of Europe, as well as Jordan, Guam and the Cayman Islands."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20070811/life-expectancy/
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  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2006/07/bushbabyAP130706_479x600.jpg
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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  • Hartydog
    Hartydog Posts: 2,060
    I would love to live in the Cayman's :)
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    What is the infatuation with longevity? I'd rather check out at 70 having lived a good life, then hang on thru 90 having someone change my diapers and feed me.
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  • gue_barium
    gue_barium Posts: 5,515
    jeffbr wrote:
    What is the infatuation with longevity? I'd rather check out at 70 having lived a good life, then hang on thru 90 having someone change my diapers and feed me.

    I think the "infatuation" is health. Healthy people tend to live longer.
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  • prism
    prism Posts: 2,440
    what's this? a Dr. from the University of Washington that actually makes sense and knows what he's talking about? how the hell can that be? ;)


    sorry, it's a personal joke. carry on




    seriously though it is inexcusable. i bet if someone polled people in the US 90% to 95% would be under the impression that people in this country out live folks from every other country.....those same egotistical twits that think that the USA is #1 at everyfuckingthing :rolleyes:
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    jeffbr wrote:
    What is the infatuation with longevity? I'd rather check out at 70 having lived a good life, then hang on thru 90 having someone change my diapers and feed me.

    I'm with you jeff. Quality over quantity. :)
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  • nickcat0
    nickcat0 Posts: 75
    I have only visited the States on about 5 or 6 occasions , but I would guess that the number of people who seem to live on a diet of McDonalds and Budweiser would bring the average life expectancy down .
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  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    American society has slid in to a sorry state of repair. It's citizens are kept in dark on almost every issue, and they have no idea what's really going on around them in the world and directly to them as well.

    It really is sad...
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2006/07/bushbabyAP130706_479x600.jpg

    Smart kid! :)
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    Think it'll probably have to do with a lot of factors, not just diet.

    There's other stuff, I'm just busy finding it now. :)

    http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/studies/report-78048.html
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  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    Jeanie wrote:
    I'm with you jeff. Quality over quantity. :)

    depends what you define as quality... i.e. being 200pounds overweight and not being able to see your own cock isnt what i define as quality... obviously i'd rather be healthy and live till 83 than be really frail and eat pureed food until i was 93!

    the point of this thread is that it isnt the "quality" of US life thats killing them early... its the "quantity" of their diets
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    The starting point is the recognition that the U.S. does not have the best health care system. There are still an awful lot of people who think it does."


    my favourite line and one that is quite true on here at least
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Trailer
    Trailer Posts: 1,431
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    American society has slid in to a sorry state of repair. It's citizens are kept in dark on almost every issue, and they have no idea what's really going on around them in the world and directly to them as well.

    It really is sad...

    Do you live in the US? I'm pretty sure I've read in some thread that you live in Canada... but you seem to be an expert on everything concerning the US!

    How can your statement possibly hold true for the entire country? It's pretty ignorant..

    I realize that you are mainly talking about our government, but we are aware of the idiocracy currently leading us. There are plenty of people here that know what's going on around them in the world..
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    dunkman wrote:
    depends what you define as quality... i.e. being 200pounds overweight and not being able to see your own cock isnt what i define as quality... obviously i'd rather be healthy and live till 83 than be really frail and eat pureed food until i was 93!

    the point of this thread is that it isnt the "quality" of US life thats killing them early... its the "quantity" of their diets

    And that's just it isn't it dunk? Everybody has their own interpretation of "quality". What is unacceptable to you may not be for someone else.

    Diet wasn't the only cause shortening their life span that I read in the article. :) And it's one article. One offering the point of view of several people, who seemingly can't agree anyway.

    I didn't take it that the OP was attempting to place "blame" or start the thread purely to make the "point" of the thread that the quantity of the American diet is solely to blame for their shorter longevity. And if that was the case then I'd say it's a short sighted and simplistic view to take. :)
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  • Truthmonger
    Truthmonger Posts: 559
    Jeanie wrote:
    I'm with you jeff. Quality over quantity. :)

    Its not a zero-sum gain. Its possible that increased longevity refers to both better health AND a longer life.
  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    American society has slid in to a sorry state of repair. It's citizens are kept in dark on almost every issue, and they have no idea what's really going on around them in the world and directly to them as well.

    It really is sad...

    Huh? The article says Americans are living longer than ever.

    Whenever I hear someone say something like "it's citizens are kept in the dark on every issue..." I realize it's someone making an argument that is based purely on agenda and not on truth - especially in an age when communication and information are more pervasive than ever.

    In other words, your bias is so great that the ridiculous comments you make highly degrade your credibility.
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    Truthmonger wrote:
    Its not a zero-sum gain. Its possible that increased longevity refers to both better health AND a longer life.

    Yep, quite possible. But when you know it doesn't apply to you then it's fairly easy to decide on quality over quantity.
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  • Truthmonger
    Truthmonger Posts: 559
    Jeanie wrote:
    Yep, quite possible. But when you know it doesn't apply to you then it's fairly easy to decide on quality over quantity.

    Ha. Fair enough.
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    jeffbr wrote:
    What is the infatuation with longevity? I'd rather check out at 70 having lived a good life, then hang on thru 90 having someone change my diapers and feed me.


    agreed.
    however, if you live an unhealthy lifestyle...you may well live to 70, with debilitating, uncomfortable, expensive health issues....instead of simply enjoying all 70 years. i think THAT is the real point. it's not just the number of years in your life...but the life in your number if years. ;) so yea.......why not have BOTH?
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  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    There are people running marathons in their 70's

    quality of life over longevity is just a matter of what you are taught is really important

    ...i.e millions of commercials sculpting your thoughts.

    Mental programming. You are told what to think, do, and eat so certain people can take your money....which is your time...and ultimately....your life.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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