[Villages PL]

According to a paper submitted by Dr. Barbara Starfield and published in the Journal of the American Medical association, 106,000 people are killed each year from "adverse effects of medications" that were correctly prescribed and taken. (This does not include accidental overdoses or hospital mix-ups.)

The 106,000 yearly deaths are the third leading cause of death but it's not reported by the CDC because it's not a disease. So, if you search, "The top 10 leading causes of death" you won't find it. It almost seems hidden to keep it out of the minds of the average drug consumer. Has this been influenced by the powerful drug companies? It's not a disease but it's a health care treatment.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

According to a paper submitted by Dr. Barbara Starfield and published in the Journal of the American Medical association, 106,000 people are killed each year from "adverse effects of medications" that were correctly prescribed and taken. (This does not include accidental overdoses or hospital mix-ups.)

The 106,000 yearly deaths are the third leading cause of death but it's not reported by the CDC because it's not a disease. So, if you search, "The top 10 leading causes of death" you won't find it. It almost seems hidden to keep it out of the minds of the average drug consumer. Has this been influenced by the powerful drug companies? It's not a disease but it's a health care treatment.

Could you link us to the original article, please. All I can find is something associated with Biogenic Medicine which is an alternative medicine group who published their summary. http://drsircus.com/medicine/sanctua...tual-hospital/

I cannot find either of the two papers that she published in Jama have any connect to this topic.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Could you link us to the original article, please.

My source was a book. The title: "Whole" by T. Colin Campbell PhD. The copyright date was 2013.

[graciegirl]

Here are the two I found from Jama:

2010. p.32-6.
Scientific articles[edit]

• Starfield B. Primary Care and Health. A Cross-National Comparison. JAMA. 1991; 266:2268–71.
• Starfield B, Simpson L. Primary Care as Part of U.S. Health Services Reform. JAMA. 1993; 269:3136–9.

[Rags123]

"Barack Obama and his allies have done everything they can to bring more people into the US medical system. Changing that system has never occurred to these politicians."


The Starfield Revelations Feb
9
by Jon Rappoport


The Starfield Revelations « Jon Rappoport's Blog

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl;935***

Here are the two I found from Jama:

2010. p.32-6.
Scientific articles[edit]

• Starfield B. Primary Care and Health. A Cross-National Comparison. JAMA. 1991; 266:2268–71.
• Starfield B, Simpson L. Primary Care as Part of U.S. Health Services Reform. JAMA. 1993; 269:3136–9.

Dr. Starfield's paper was publish in 2000.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Rags123

"Barack Obama and his allies have done everything they can to bring more people into the US medical system. Changing that system has never occurred to these politicians."


The Starfield Revelations Feb
9
by Jon Rappoport


The Starfield Revelations « Jon Rappoport's Blog

Here is what I found out about Jon Rappaport.
I think Dr. Starfield is dead.
Jon Rappoport

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Rappoport

• Jon Rappoport is an American journalist and author, currently living in San Diego, California with his wife, Dr. Laura Thompson, with whom he does much work advocating alternative medicine.

[graciegirl]

JAMA Network | JAMA | Is US Health Really the Best in the World?

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Rags123

"Barack Obama and his allies have done everything they can to bring more people into the US medical system. Changing that system has never occurred to these politicians."


The Starfield Revelations Feb
9
by Jon Rappoport


The Starfield Revelations « Jon Rappoport's Blog

Many thanks, Rags123, your link really hit the spot!

[graciegirl]

Can you find some more current statistics? Since then statins have really increased longevity.

So I am sure that these statistics have changed too.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Can you find some more current statistics? Since then statins have really increased longevity.

So I am sure that these statistics have changed too.

In the Blog by Jon Rappoport there are excerpts from a December 2009 interview with Dr Starfield. In that interview she states, "The findings have been accepted by those who study them."

The findings have also been accepted by Dr. Campbell in his new 2013 book "Whole".

I haven't seen or heard anything in the news to suggest that anything has changed. If one would just read the entire blog, including the interview, it should become apparent why nothing has changed.

The burden now is on those who doubt the statistics to find documented evidence to the contrary.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

In the Blog by Jon Rappoport there are excerpts from a December 2009 interview with Dr Starfield. In that interview she states, "The findings have been accepted by those who study them."

The findings have also been accepted by Dr. Campbell in his new 2013 book "Whole".

I haven't seen or heard anything in the news to suggest that anything has changed. If one would just read the entire blog, including the interview, it should become apparent why nothing has changed.

The burden now is on those who doubt the statistics to find documented evidence to the contrary.

So medical hucksters/salesmen should be believed without question. No thanks.

[graciegirl]

I cannot imagine how many would have died without the prescription medication prescribed by M.D.s.

It is not a sign of weakness, or lack of education or lack of good sense to consult a physician and take prescription drugs.

I know the premise that you ascribe to. But many of us don't do things your way. You have chosen to eat an all natural plant based diet. You take no medicine.

The bottom line is good health. Yours, mine, all of us villagers. I know you try to convert us to your style of living.

The only thing I have done to convert you to my way of thinking is to want you to buy yourself a television set. I just think you would be happier.

[OBXNana]

Does the cure outweigh the side effects? If, for example, you have high blood pressure and have done everything to control the blood pressure without any success, you may decide to take a prescribed medication. We know elevated blood pressure can be deadly. Because the medication MAY deplete potassium levels, do you risk a heart attack or figure out how to deal with the side effect.

Some people have a problem with the fillers in medications and simply changing the manufacturer, can eliminate the side effect. There are many drugs that can help a disease and if one doesn't work or has side effects, there may be another that would work better. It's communication between patient and physician.

These statistics are interesting and something I personally enjoy reading. Something for everyone to think about. It then gets down to personal choice and what is best for the individual.

[rubicon]

I have been so conflicted about the conflicting information that is being decimated by so called experts. the latest being red meat going from a major problem to one steak a day keeps the doctor away. Too much salt and that not enough salt increases your chances of a heart attack. Today I read that the statin I taking is increaes my chances of diabetes and heart attack. also told that those blood pressure meds I'm taking are reduce both bone and muscle. What's a person going to do? Who can a person believe?

Its maddening