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Fiendish Thingy

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7. While alcohol, tobacco and recreational drug use are major contributors to ill health

Fri May 22, 2026, 01:14 PM

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And under at least initial control of the individual, as others have pointed out, the report ignores a multitude of other factors beyond an individual’s control.

Not sure how they arrived at the figure of 80%, but I’m not sure it’s useful. Instead, educating people, especially children about the effect of healthy and unhealthy choices, and then providing economic and medical support in making those healthy choices seems like a more helpful approach.

And then, of course, working to mitigate all the environmental factors contributing to ill health.

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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 Friday OP

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

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

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

IK, it's heartless. appalachiablue Friday #5

Wonder if Smilo Friday #3

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

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

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

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