Indeed. Seeing trends (covariation) does not mean there is causality.HaloJones wrote:[off topic]
ethnic minorities generally have less disposable income, are less likely to have health insurance, are less likely to be able to work from home, less likely to be able to have the time for exercise, likely to be in less healthy living conditions, less able to eat healthily, etc.
lots of contributing factors to shift the survivability odds
In my country there is very clear proof of a direct link to old age, male and overweight.