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Old 11-10-2014, 04:05 PM
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It seems that U.S. physicians don't live as long, on average, as the rest of the population. I believe the average lifespan in the U.S. is about 78.

White physicians only live to 73 on average

Black doctors................68.7

Surgeons................68

And we entrust our health to them because they are better educated and well rounded.
I don't know about that.

But I do know that some posters expose us to new forms of logic. If you post something they don't agree with and validate your point.

They change the subject.
They say it is funded by the food industry.
They say it is funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
They say they read it in a book.
They say that all doctors can't be trusted.(for the above reasons)
They say that nutritionists can't be trusted.(for the above reasons)
They make unsubstantiated claims or offer proof from some obscure source.
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