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To: tejek who wrote (806303)	9/12/2014 12:02:19 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1583868

>> If you don’t factor in GDP, the U.S. ranks 17th in the world for life expectancy when the high U.S. rate of fatal injuries is ignored, GDP is among the most important (highest correlation) predictors of life expectancy (from Gapminder): So, obviously it is going to be a component of a regression study. I do not believe regression is a perfect way to get to these figures but it does clearly reflect that there are numerous correlated factors that more accurately predict life expectancy than just printing the life expectancy figures as OECD did. >> And the reason we have so many fatal injuries is because you asshats. Yes, its your fault. I don't know who you mean by "you asshats" but I haven't had a car accident in more than 35 years, having driven hundreds of thousands of miles during that period. So, it isn't me. The real point is that unadjusted life expectancy is pretty much useless as a measure of health care. And as to why you post to me, I don't know. It seems to me that you never learn anything.