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		yokoprime on June 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Limited Value of Multivitamin Supplements I agree. Mortality is a one-trick-pony, and there are other metrics that can measure quality of life that are better

resoluteteeth on June 29, 2024 [–]

> there are other metrics that can measure quality of life that are better

Yes but are there other metrics that can better measure quality of life that are uncorrelated with mortality?

omginternets on June 29, 2024 | [–]

Why do they need to be uncorrelated? Hell, grip strength is probably a better DV here, if you care about general physical wellness.

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