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Subject:	Re: Some jocularity, if I may
From:	Chad Leaver <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 16 May 2006 13:42:21 -0400
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I enjoy the jocularity, thanks for sharing Greta!

I really liked your joke, and laughed out loud when I read it. However, there's some fallacy in the conclusion I would like to comment on - being the literalist that I am:

Canadian, British and American societies are comprised of persons who are from diverse cultural backgrounds and who speak multiple languages. Canada, in fact * maintains an official bilingual National identity; and hosts vibrant multi-lingual communities in every Canadian city. I live and work in downtown Toronto and have heard three languages other than English spoken around me today alone!

So perhaps, I would suggest * that it is not speaking English that results in increased probability of myocardial infarction - but is instead the prolonged exposure to English language mass-media that infuses inter-generational acculturation, activity and behaviours towards socially and physically sedentary lifestyles, effectively clogging the heart muscle; and perpetuating related somatic, mind, and spirit attacks.

Chad Leaver

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Chad A. Leaver
Social Epidemiologist
Centre for Research on Inner-City Health (CRICH)
St. Michael's Hospital

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Hi all,
Whilst looking for an appropriate 'political' joke for my toastmasters meeting yesterday, I found the following , which is (or seems to be) somehow related to the present discussion, and something to ponder. So here goes:
What Ails Ya?
The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
Ukrainians drink a lot of vodka, eat a lot of perogies, cabbage rolls and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Canadians, British or Americans.
CONCLUSION:
Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
or maybe there's another reason (Italics mine) ... to be identified
Greta

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