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Mar 23, 2020
2:28
:55
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Tricky
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I think he's comparing the death rate of the virus to deaths from other causes
and pointing out that, prior to this, we haven't implemented drastic measures to try to address those other causes.
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For those who think current measures are an overreaction, here's my question:
Tricky
3/23/20 12:31pm
I thought the shutdowns were more about hospitalizations than actual deaths.
SUAVO
3/23/20 12:35pm
You're probably correct.
Tricky
3/23/20 12:39pm
Aren’t they the same thing?
Bin01015
3/23/20 12:56pm
Not necessarily, but your example is the reason for the shutdowns. If there is
SUAVO
3/23/20 1:44pm
Aint nobody got time for that math with all this work-from-home stuff I gotta
m0resn0w
3/23/20 12:35pm
my answer a few days ago...
kiyoshige
3/23/20 12:48pm
I actually think this is an easy answer. When death's from crime and suicide are
Lance71
3/23/20 12:48pm
Obiously there's no way to determine either. That's why it's not easy.
Lance71
3/23/20 12:49pm
So to make sure I'm understanding you correctly you think we're "way past the
hardcorecoug
3/23/20 2:17pm
I think he's comparing the death rate of the virus to deaths from other causes
Tricky
3/23/20 2:28pm
I would guess it's because those death numbers add up over long periods of time,
SUAVO
3/23/20 2:45pm
The death results from this will go on for several years. In crime and suicide.
Lance71
3/23/20 5:31pm
I stand corrected. I misunderstood his argument.
Tricky
3/23/20 6:24pm
$50,000 per quality adjusted life year.
jvquarterback
3/23/20 12:59pm
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