... the level in China would be comparable to that of the U.S. in about 1900. At that time the average American male suffered from six chronic medical conditions, and it was very likely that at least one of those six was debilitating, meaning the person could not work.
Wealthy enough not to die, but lacking the technology to avoid exterme suffering. The average american back then was relatively young as well ...
An amazing quote. I wonder if it's true.
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