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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by renewiltord on Tuesday October 15, 2024 @09:49PM (#41854860)
That’s the funny thing: at homes and nursing homes all around America you will find WW2 veterans. One could conclude that WW2 wasn’t dangerous from that, I suppose.
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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by s1artibartfast on Thursday October 17, 2024 @03:40PM (#41873038)
You could conclude that WW2 wasnt 100% fatal. Actual death rates was about 1 in 40, ie 2.5%

Depending on your priors, This may be a lot or not

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