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Old September 5th 08, 03:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting
Tim[_1_]
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"Mxsmanic" wrote...
writes:

And in what kind of situation is any of that likely to happen to a
private pilot?


Occult cardiovascular disease, typically.


Heredity plays an equally important role in all of this - a person's
vulnerability to disease as a result of environmental factors (smoking,
drinking, breathing in asbestos fibers, etc.) is highly dependent on
genetics, as is your likelihood to suffer a stroke from smoking excessively,
or a heart attack from eating too much bacon, eggs, donuts, etc., or just
plain being overweight.

Where do you draw the line?