Heart disease is a favourite tool used by the Grim Reaper across all ethnic groups; a timely reminder for all of us to lose a few kilos.
Lung cancer and diabetes are the preferred means by which Māori leave for the beyond, while breast and bowel cancer are popular in the Pākehā community.
Death by motor vehicle rates well among those cursed with an XY chromosome, while the double Xs show an inclination for strokes.
Why, dear reader, am I sharing this appalling data set as you lie in bed on this lazy Sunday? I’m glad you asked.
