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HToTD t1_j7qooub wrote

That's with a diagnosis too. So in reality the difference is probably even larger.

They mention substance abuse; I imagine that along with general healthfulness, nutrition, sleep, stress etc are major factors.

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otterbomber t1_j7rk4e4 wrote

Bugs and living conditions. I’ve worked in pest control and well off people having a German roach issue is nearly non existent.

Fixing mold, bug, rodent, ventilation, nutrition and temp. issues is way easier when you have money to throw at it

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MandingoPants t1_j7sxozq wrote

I’ve heard that roaches can cause asthma

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Baelyh t1_j7t4a9e wrote

Yup. Their feces can cause it. Especially German roach feces

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Vivi36000 t1_j7t8fns wrote

They can trigger it, absolutely. I found out I have exercise induced asthma, had asthma as a baby, and coincidentally had a hard time falling asleep in a roach infested hotel one time. Didn't realize that connection, but I do remember my sinuses and throat being swollen, like I was having allergies.

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DeepFriedMia t1_j7ullgs wrote

When my daughter had her allergy test, they tested her for a roach allergy. So an allergic reaction to them must be possible.

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beyd1 t1_j7r97v7 wrote

There's also probably an element of pre selection too. People who are likely to pass on mental disorders aren't likely to be successful themselves.

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PlayShtupidGames t1_j7thr88 wrote

Only if they manifest before breeding age

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grambell789 t1_j7tmhv4 wrote

In humans, healthy grand parents are a factor in successful grandchildren.

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PlayShtupidGames t1_j7tq8cp wrote

But not in mate selection for the most part

ED: Look, dudes: successful grandchildren and opportunities for breeding are not the same metric. Popping out 40 kids in a trailer in Tennessee is absolutely a valid and effective reproductive strategy, even if they aren't raised by GMA/GPA; it's just not optimal for offspring wellbeing.

Existing precedes well-being and the two are not the same thing. It's ridiculous I have to spell that out in r/science

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inyourgenes t1_j7w2gch wrote

The opposite actually - the genetic predisposition for mental illness can’t weed itself out of the population unless it onsets before being passed on. If the predisposition is passed on and then fully manifests, then there’s a scenario where offspring grow up with both the genetic predisposition and in potentially a less-optimal environment resulting from the parent’s mental illness

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PlayShtupidGames t1_j7wh48b wrote

>The opposite actually - the genetic predisposition for mental illness can’t weed itself out of the population unless it onsets before being passed on

This is a restating of my point; I'm not sure why you're suggesting I said the opposite. Please re-read my comment in context.

If the illness does not affect mating, i.e. manifests AFTER breeding, it will not be selected out. The illness has to manifest or become apparent early enough to impact mate selection or reproductive fitness to be selected against.

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amos106 t1_j7uzpof wrote

Grew up in a rust belt-ish town and watched the industry leave and the prescription opiods move in to replace them. The local hospital had to cut back it's services because the tax base disappeared, that included mental health, but the "non-addictive" pills dulled the pain at first. Money got tight really quick once 2008 rolled around since the jobs were scarce and housing equity dried up. Take a wild guess which way my town swung in the 2016 election. Honestly had nothing to do with the policies and platform, people just wanted an outlet for anger and frustration.

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bwaslo t1_j7vtx7u wrote

Not to mention lead paint poisoning

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tossawaybb t1_j7qy7i0 wrote

Because they don't display better behaviors or intelligence as compared to poor families. Plenty of rich drug abusers, flunkies, idiots, and every other negative trait commonly pinned on those with less financial means.

Rich people just don't get hurt by it because they've got the cash to brute force past their problems. Drugs? Go away to a 5 star rehab facility better than most hotels. Job loss? Who cares, the passive income alone is enough for multiple families. Wasting money? Well, easiest way to become a millionaire is to start as a billionaire. Even crimes don't matter if someone's rich enough

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TAU_equals_2PI t1_j7qw63o wrote

That has become a taboo viewpoint in society in general. Don't blame reddit.

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