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Comment by LorenPechtel

This doesn't really say what it looks like it says.

They don't have an above average risk of dying of cancer. Rather, if they die they are more likely than average to have died of cancer.

Which is not exactly surprising given that the medical screenings remove many of those who would die of heart issues. What would be strange is if there wasn't a higher percentage of cancer deaths.

parent LorenPechtel 2 months ago

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