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JT45242

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1. Well if you ignore genetics and environmental toxins you might get that idea

Fri May 22, 2026, 12:37 PM

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Somehow I doubt that you could do due a good multi factor analysis since many of the known carcinogens and other mildly today were thought to be harmless for most of the elderly alive today.

Carbon tetrachloride was no big deal when I was in my teens. Big deal today. Glycophosphate herbicides. Teflon, forever chemicals, etc.

Exposure to lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals not a personal choice. Downwind of factory spewing crap into the air or dumping organohalide compounds into the ground water not a personal choice either.

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At Least 80% Responsibility For Ill Health In Old Age Down To Individual, Oxford Study Says, Others Disagree [View all] appalachiablue Yesterday OP

Well if you ignore genetics and environmental toxins you might get that idea JT45242 Yesterday #1

These pollutants are a huge factor that can't be ignored, incl many plastics. Tx for posting. appalachiablue Yesterday #4

So now we have "the undeserving sick?" -misanthroptimist Yesterday #2

IK, it's heartless. appalachiablue Yesterday #5

Wonder if Smilo Yesterday #3

Very good points, thanks. Reckless study. appalachiablue Yesterday #6

While alcohol, tobacco and recreational drug use are major contributors to ill health Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #7

Well said, use education first.. appalachiablue Yesterday #8

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