Meat, Microlives and Longevity: What the Estimates Can—and Can’t—Tell Us
Microlives put meat and lifestyle risks into perspective, but these population estimates don’t predict how long any one person will live.
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Microlives put meat and lifestyle risks into perspective, but these population estimates don’t predict how long any one person will live.
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