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“If you do an autopsy on an 85-year-old who died of a stroke, you will find five other things that person was about to die from.” quote by S. Jay Olshansky
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“If you do an autopsy on an 85-year-old who died of a stroke, you will find five other things that person was about to die from.”

S. Jay Olshansky

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An autopsy reveals multiple hidden health risks, highlighting that death often follows many underlying conditions.

In simple terms: Multiple hidden health risks exist.

Key Takeaway

Address underlying health issues.

Themes

health aging prevention

Mood

concerned practical

Type

informative analytical

When to use this quote

  • clinical exams
  • public health policy
  • personal health checks

Key Concepts

medicine epidemiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What preventive measures can you take?
  • How do you prioritize health screenings?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on one issue may miss others.

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