May 26, 2008

Something Else to Worry About

Tetanus, athlete’s foot, pseudomonas bacteria, plantar warts, hookworm, and sporotrichosis: any and all might befall the person who dares to go barefoot in the park.

While I believe that most of our improved longevity comes from rather simple public health activities like washing our hands and properly preserving and cooking our food, I worry that our sanitized life style takes more than a little of the enjoyment from life.

Posted by Duane Smith at May 26, 2008 7:30 PM | Read more on Odds and Ends |

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