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Tuesday, September 16, 2003As ozone depletion becomes more marked, and as people around the world engage more in sun-seeking behavior, the risk of health complications from over-exposure to ultra-violet radiation is becoming a substantial public health concern,” said WHO Director-General Lee Jong-wook. By reducing the time children and adolescents are exposed to direct sunlight, he said, “we can substantially reduce the risk of contracting skin cancers, cataracts and other conditions which might only appear much later in life.” Maybe we should just keep our children in boxes. Think about it. It would significantly reduce childhood mortality. It would reduce their contact with infectious diseases, and it would eliminate deaths from accidents. They wouldn't have access to fast food or sweets. We could limit their food intake to only what was necessary for growth, so obesity wouldn't be a problem. By all current measurements they would be declared healthy. They just wouldn't be human. posted by Sydney on 9/16/2003 08:09:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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