LONDON (Reuters) - A large number of Britons would be prepared to give up sex if it meant they would live to be 100, according to a survey Friday.
The Mori research found that 40 percent would pass on the passion for longevity, although far more women (48 percent) were willing to make the sacrifice than men (31 percent).
However nearly all (94 percent) would not give up their friends or family in order to reach their century while a half thought scientists should keep trying to prolong people's lifespans.
Private health care provider BUPA commissioned the survey as part of a debate on the implications of an aging population.
"Britain is facing an aging time bomb with major challenges presented by retirement, the desire to live longer and the increasing burden of caring for older people," said Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA's medical director.
LONDON (Reuters) - A large number of Britons would be prepared to give up sex if it meant they would live to be 100, according to a survey Friday.
The Mori research found that 40 percent would pass on the passion for longevity, although far more women (48 percent) were willing to make the sacrifice than men (31 percent).
However nearly all (94 percent) would not give up their friends or family in order to reach their century while a half thought scientists should keep trying to prolong people's lifespans.
Private health care provider BUPA commissioned the survey as part of a debate on the implications of an aging population.
"Britain is facing an aging time bomb with major challenges presented by retirement, the desire to live longer and the increasing burden of caring for older people," said Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA's medical director.
the british are so consisitent. i like that about them.
but who the fuck wants to live to be 100? ugh, you can have the diaper years, thanks.
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LONDON (Reuters) - A large number of Britons would be prepared to give up sex if it meant they would live to be 100, according to a survey Friday.
The Mori research found that 40 percent would pass on the passion for longevity, although far more women (48 percent) were willing to make the sacrifice than men (31 percent).
However nearly all (94 percent) would not give up their friends or family in order to reach their century while a half thought scientists should keep trying to prolong people's lifespans.
Private health care provider BUPA commissioned the survey as part of a debate on the implications of an aging population.
"Britain is facing an aging time bomb with major challenges presented by retirement, the desire to live longer and the increasing burden of caring for older people," said Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA's medical director.
I should print this out and show it to my wife the next time she's too tired or has a headache and ask her if she's trying to live to 100.
I agree (I know, that sounds weird to me, too)... but honestly, I'll take a great life that lasts half as long as that.
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I'll take a shorter life and sex up until the very end, thanks.
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How long do I live if I keep having sex?
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Are the brits that bad on the bed?
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This survey reminds me of when i was living in England. We were at a pub and this guy was hosting a trivia game. The question was true/false:
"95% of English would rather watch football than have sex". The ansewr was TRUE and the whole pub lit up in applause, even most of the women! Needless to say I say my opportunity with a deprived non-soccer fan and scored
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