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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are also living in a time when things are much more well understood.

Physicians used to promote cigarettes.

Women were discouraged from exercising.

NO ONE jogged.

It was so common to drink and drive ("one for the road").

We were encouraged to eat meat and drink milk.

So it it is hard for you to understand how some of the changes demanded by a healthy lifestyle now might feel to someone who developed other habits over a lifetime.[/quote]

This.  Think about the history of healthcare and 'caring'.  As a society, we've come from male-dominated, authoritative medical care to more integrated caregivers and a lot more awareness of and sensitivity to pain and fear.  Remember, women used to be told that they had 'no nerve endings down there' and don't feel pain and similar things.  Drug studies were conducted on white males only. And, for many people, medical care was a burdensome expense and insurance wasn't particularly available. Questioning a doctor wasn't tolerated.  Black people were used for medical research without their knowledge.

It takes a long time to change cultural beliefs both within the medical community and in society at large and to build trust. It can take generations.

So, while I understand it's frustrating to see people neglect to take care of themselves, I believe the underlying issue is large and is changing.  [/quote]

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