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 Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 5:35:41 PM (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-07:00) ( )

There are a few. Based on worldwide numbers (160 confirmed deaths, 3000 “suspected” cases)

  • Falling out of bed (900 confirmed deaths)
  • Falling down the stairs (1,690 confirmed deaths)
  • Big storm (874 confirmed deaths)
  • Drinking binge (346 confirmed deaths)

Of course, the statistic left out by the news

  • Normal flu (36,000 confirmed deaths per year)

http://www.nsc.org/research/odds.aspx

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:34:47 PM (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-07:00)
Amen!
Friday, May 08, 2009 4:41:32 PM (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-07:00)
Hmmm... comparing stats is always dangerous territory - you are most likely comparing apples to oranges E.g.

Falling out of bed - I'm assuming the 900 are most likely old people, therefore this stat isn't applicable to a lot of people.
Falling down the stairs (1,690 confirmed deaths) - again old people are probably the most likely victims amongst this lot.
Big storm (874 confirmed deaths) - Most people don't live in cyclone areas in the world.
Drinking binge (346 confirmed deaths) - college kids / 16-30 age are probably the most likely demographic

So if you are not old, don't live in a tropical climate (during storm season) and don't binge drink, then this comparison is probably worthless.
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