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At age 54, I'm now in the final quarter of my life. That assumption inspires me. It discourages procrastination, and encourages me to let go of plans that probably won't happen, since I'm almost out of time. “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” ― Leonard Bernstein
Drugs and obesity skew the numbers, so you're probably more likely in the final 1/3rd.
What precisely is causing Americans to die so much earlier than Europeans? I know obesity, healthcare access and gun violence play a factor, but is there anything else?
It's the first two - 0.01% of us die to guns, which isn't nothing - but not enough to move averages significantly. Maybe also cars? I assume Americans drive more than most other countries.
But yea, it's a literal nonfactor in aggregate life expectancy. Amdahl's law applies here too.
What precisely is causing Americans to die so much earlier than Europeans? I know obesity, healthcare access and gun violence play a factor, but is there anything else?
At age 54, I'm now in the final quarter of my life. That assumption inspires me. It discourages procrastination, and encourages me to let go of plans that probably won't happen, since I'm almost out of time. “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” ― Leonard Bernstein
Drugs and obesity skew the numbers, so you're probably more likely in the final 1/3rd.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Testosterone itself shortens life. It's why bodybuilders die younger than any other athlete.
Is that the direct link though? I always thought it was the extra pressure on the heart due to the increased blood pumping requirement?
But if you've ever seen someone on test, you'll see them visibly age.
What precisely is causing Americans to die so much earlier than Europeans? I know obesity, healthcare access and gun violence play a factor, but is there anything else?