<Do we think that the high levels of infant mortality in earlier centuries
> actually created healthier populations? We regard ourselves as healthier
> today because we have drastically reduced infant mortality and life
> expectancy has also risen.>
>
It has certainly been argued that way, with citations of increasing genetic
diseases, allergies, etc. Not saying I necessarily agree with all the
evidence as some of the problems are likely generated by different diet
etc, but I've had several professors argue that point exactly for
discussion. I don't think there is any arguing that medical care
doesn't lower selective pressure in some ways. I'd personally be hard
pressed to get around without contacts.
Jeremy
West Michigan
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