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100 1 _aScott, T. Bodley
245 1 0 _aWhy do we die?
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-28
508 _aThiers Halliwell, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Why Do We Die?" by T. Bodley Scott is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book addresses critical questions about the nature of death and the factors leading to premature decay in human life, aiming to provide insight for both medical professionals and the general public. The main focus is on the concept of health maintenance and understanding diseases such as arterio-sclerosis, with an emphasis on the importance of cooperation between patients and doctors in the pursuit of a healthier, longer life. The opening of the work introduces the fundamental questions: why do we die earlier than expected and what causes death? It discusses the shift from fatalistic views towards a more proactive approach in caring for one's health, suggesting that many ailments stem from lifestyle choices and stresses prevalent in modern society. Scott emphasizes the importance of understanding the body’s functions, notably the cardiovascular system, and hints at the crucial role of preventative measures and lifestyle adjustments in combating chronic conditions. He aims to inspire readers to take responsibility for their health and actively participate in their longevity and quality of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1921
653 _aArteriosclerosis
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.a0013785845
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70660
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