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by lob_it 1315 days ago
They do indicate that upwards of 70% of the population are on prescription meds.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nearly-7-in-10...

You don't go there for health

Wealth breeds health :)

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The USA is #54-41 in the world for life expectancy [1] depending on whose data you use.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_life_expe...

Life expectancy is a personal goal and akin to the DNA lottery. You can't win if you don't play :)

"Just because all of the other kids do it" is more relevant today than ever :p

https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2015/06/23/70-of-Americ...

Edit: I didn't make the stats :)