Suppose We Die Young, Late in Life?
Abstract
To the Editor.—
As a child I heard often that "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride." It was therefore with a disturbing sense of déjà vu that I read the COMMENTARY "Suppose We Died Young, Late in Life...?" by Wynder and Kristein.
First, the medical profession is urged to begin work now on "reducing preventable chronic disease, eg, lung cancer, cancer of the upper alimentary tract, chronic bronchitis, coronary heart disease, cirrhosis of the...