Posted by Jack Boyd (33.2.105.9) on June 14, 1999 at 14:38:26:
In Reply to: Re: Figures Lie and Liars Figure posted by Todd on June 14, 1999 at 13:13:59:
Nice, thoughtful response.
We all probably agree that much of the earliest literature and many Docs have done us a disservice by offering these silly profiles that talk about hazel eyes, jutting chins, course, wrinkled skin, heavy smoking and drinking, etc.
I also think that our evaluations of ourselves must be agenda free and be as objective as they can. We probably need to be a little less concerned with rebutting previous profiles and more concerned with finding some truth.
There are so many examples around of studies that seemed to have agendas - how many times have we all seen a particular study come out and then be immediateley rebutted by some other.
I have a very keen interest in finding as much about us as I possibly can and to let the chips fall where they may.
I would like the survey to include general questions about an individual's overall health. I would like to determine if clusters are as benign as some would have us believe. Can something this painful and debilitating that lasts for years and years have no other impact on a person's health. Is our longevity affected? Are we prone to other diseases?