use specific reasons and examples
2006-11-03 06:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by yDz 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Mostly it's because people now know what is good for them physically and nutritionally, and because there is a lot of advanced medical technology out there and more being developed.
2006-11-03 06:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jjq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about the following
Improvements in Living Conditions
- Housing, etc...
Medical Care
- Advancements in research
- Better facilities
Research and knowledge about what affects health
- Disease prevention
- Many more effective cures for disease that used to kill frequently (certain flu viruses, for example)
- Diet and exercise
Lifestyle
- Less stress
- More leisure time
2006-11-03 14:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Occam's Pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8123-1835226,00.html
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1249/is_4_74/ai_77418482
http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2004/05/smart_people_li.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3077038/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3660597.stm
A simple Google search would have answered your question :)
2006-11-03 14:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋