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Smilo

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3. Wonder if

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 12:47 PM

19 hrs ago

they took into account all those working jobs that are tough on the body or minimum wage. Or those who are living in run down, poorly maintained homes. Or those working two or three jobs to put food on the table.

Somehow I don't think so.

Yes, the NHS is available to all, but you have to be able to get to see a doctor, not always possible if you can't get time off or have no transport.

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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 20 hrs ago OP

Well if you ignore genetics and environmental toxins you might get that idea JT45242 19 hrs ago #1

These pollutants are a huge factor that can't be ignored, incl many plastics. Tx for posting. appalachiablue 19 hrs ago #4

So now we have "the undeserving sick?" -misanthroptimist 19 hrs ago #2

IK, it's heartless. appalachiablue 19 hrs ago #5

Wonder if Smilo 19 hrs ago #3

Very good points, thanks. Reckless study. appalachiablue 19 hrs ago #6

While alcohol, tobacco and recreational drug use are major contributors to ill health Fiendish Thingy 19 hrs ago #7

Well said, use education first.. appalachiablue 17 hrs ago #8

This message was self-deleted by its author appalachiablue 17 hrs ago #9