Catching up to my Spridgets emails and I saw a statement regarding the
Canadian medical system as related to longevity. I had to chime in. . .
I have talked to Canadians who are aware that citizens of their country
cross the boarder to the US for medical help. . this often occurs when they
are dealing with a serious medical issue.
It could be based, in part, on the perception that they will get better care
at one of our famous hospitals.
We may have also developed technologies that surpass the Canadian medical
system, and as such there is greater potential to save the lives of those
who have severe illnesses.
The statement that Canadians have a longer life expectancy may be due to
several factors that are outside of the medical realm.
Has their been a comparative study on nutrition and diet? Which segment of
the Canadian populace was studied, and how many were used in the study?
What was the margin of error?
We could also point to Asian people who live in impoverished out land areas
who live to 100 plus years of age.
Studies on these people have linked diet as a major component of their
longevity. . having nothing to do with the quality of medical care they
receive. Studies have also linked the culture and the way older people in
their culture deal with loss in their lives.
A longevity study needs to be supported with data. . and it may or may not
be tied to the quality of medical care that is received.
My take anyway. . .
Kirk
50 Year Old Sprite
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