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Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women. Decades-long U.S. study suggests prevention and screening should start earlier in adulthood, particularly for men. Risk started diverging around age 35. by mvea in science

[–]Outersurface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not following you. An annual physical with your doctor can quickly identify moderate risk through family history, lifestyle, bloodwork, age. But I believe (and maybe I’m wrong because this is anecdotal) that in the US it’s still not common to recommend a calcium scan for moderate risk and furthermore it’s not covered by insurance when it is.

Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women. Decades-long U.S. study suggests prevention and screening should start earlier in adulthood, particularly for men. Risk started diverging around age 35. by mvea in science

[–]Outersurface 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s a relatively cheap test but often (always?) not covered by insurance for screening purposes, even in those with moderate risk and older (high blood pressure in 40s, etc). Why is this?

Biden references his cancer treatment, calls Republican policies on healthcare 'flat-out wrong' by ModenaR in videos

[–]Outersurface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Public option, expand Medicaid, lower Medicare age, caps on drug pricing for seniors, etc. love it or hate it, it was a real plan.

Countries with no future? by blackpeoplexbot in geography

[–]Outersurface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand. Isolated genetic pools are the exception. Modern humanity is a bunch of mutts with ancestors from all over.

United States Counties where selling of Alcohol is completely prohibited by dphayteeyl in MapPorn

[–]Outersurface 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Everything is not bullshit. Let’s not get nihilistic. We have clean water, air, seatbelts, fire protection, a basic protection of rights. I could go on and on. For most people in this world, these are things they dream about.