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From: nyssa@abnji.UUCP (nyssa of traken)
Newsgroups: net.social
Subject: Re: age of society
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Date: Fri, 26-Apr-85 07:52:30 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 26 07:52:30 1985
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Related to the increasing age of society, and probably the cause,
is the increase in health of our society.  People have been eating
healthier foods (Not necessarily "health" foods, but food that is
freer of parasites and diseases), and have greater access to
medical facilities.  This means a longer estimated life span, and
greater health to a greater age.

Doesn't this mean we should start to increase mandatory retirement
ages?  (Also increasing minimum ages for social security retirement
benefits?)

Any thoughts on this?
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James C Armstrong, Jnr.   ihnp4!abnji!nyssa

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