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Thread: In 1 week I lost 13 lbs
Originally Posted by Psychonaut:
I'd say 50% joking, 50% serious. There is truth to it. Greeks (79.9) live longer than Americans (78), Brits (79.3), And Russians (67.6). However the Japanese live longest (82.5).
But it is surprising, considering 42% of Greek adults smoke, and heavily, compared to half that in the USA (20~%). And the disparity of public/private service available for the majority of the population.
Aye. It's the paradox of Mediterranean Europe. The Greeks have some of the highest smoking and overweight rates, and lowest healthcare spending in the EU. Yet life expectancy is right up there with the best. I'd say 50% joking, 50% serious. There is truth to it. Greeks (79.9) live longer than Americans (78), Brits (79.3), And Russians (67.6). However the Japanese live longest (82.5).
But it is surprising, considering 42% of Greek adults smoke, and heavily, compared to half that in the USA (20~%). And the disparity of public/private service available for the majority of the population.
Not to mention, Greece had a difficult 20th century, was slow to develop. All those old people grew up, spend much of their life, in quite adverse circumstances.
Sheer quality of life, and normal, real food make up for a lot. To a large extent, the same holds true for Italy, Malta, Spain.
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