Gerhard Kessell-Haak (Gerhard Kessell-Haak) wrote:
> >Considering that transients might end up dying of throat cancer in
I would say start looking for another causative agent,
> >Amsterdam then the fact that they bring their ailments with them creates
> >a very strong statistic.
>
> Let me state the assumptions here:
>
> 1. The throat cancer rate in Amsterdam is unusually high (statistic).
> 2. Excessive use of a certain herb may be a causative agent in the
> formation of throat cancer (statistical link).
> 3. Usage of the herb by natives is no higher in Amsterdam than in the
> rest of Europe (assumed from statistic).
> 4. Usage of the herb by transients is higer than natives h in Amsterdam
> (statistic).
>
> And from this the conclusion was reached that the throat cancer rate is
> caused by the transients (?)
>
Now, if Amsterdam had excellent cancer treatment facilities, and low cost health care, most probably socialized, then I would expect to see people move into the area in order to get quality health care treatment for no cost. Having an asset like a skill in a special area tends to attract customers for that service.
Mike Lorrey