PS282 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Lard
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Week #1: why community matters/csl placement info january 7, 2016. Roseto, pa: about 1 hours away from new york, ny, population of just over 1600 (in 2000) Steady since 1920s: on the outside, looks like every little small town, 1960s scientists discovered that it was different. Renamed town after hometown in italy: physician (dr. wolf) rarely found someone in the town of roseto under the age of 65 with heart disease. Interesting because heart disease is the leading cause of death. Roughly half (over 65) were likely to die from heart disease. Overall, death rate is 30 to 35% less than all of the united states: started to consider differences. Checked with family members in other towns. Compared roseto to other towns in similar size. Many homes had three generations with them. Towns social structure; family structures; engaged community; respect; closeness; civic organizations; egalitarian ethos.
