Do mixed children have shorter lifespans than non-mixed children? Are there statistics to show this? And is there technology nowadays which somehow allow mixed children to live as long as non-mixed children?
2006-12-02 17:38:08 · 3 answers · asked by pertinential 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Not only am I of mixed race (black/white), but both of my parents are as well. I'm in my late thirties, my mother is in her early 70's and my father is in his late eighties. All three of us are in good health with no mjaor ailments or diseases. However, there are chances that something hereditary can present a health risk. African-Americans carry higher risks of conditions like diabetes and sickle-cell anemia, so its best to make sure that you're aware of any health problems on both sides of the family and make sure that the child has regular health screenings. There's a history of heart disease on my mother's side, but that's never been an issue with me, her or any of her siblings.
2006-12-02 17:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by PD 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
By mixed, you mean mixed race, right? There is no reason to believe that people of mixed race have any different life spans than any other person. Race is a social construct and isn't backed up well by biological evidence. Besides, there are entire societies that are almost entirely of mixed race, and there don't seem to be any lifespan differences there. I suspect that things like diet, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, etc. have a lot more to do with lifespan than race.
2006-12-02 17:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
that would be prejudice to think that a person of mixed race would have a shorter life span. I grew up with kids who were mixed and they sometimes turned out healthier than the same race kids! Anyway, yes, like they said, it depends on lifestyle and healthy habits oh and GOOD genes! I almost forgot to say that. Good genes doesn't depend on race either.
2006-12-02 18:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋