Maybe not a new concept.
Traditionally in England of the 60’s and before, pneumonia was known as “the old man’s friend”, ending an increasingly difficult existence.
Ain’t suggesting that would be a good thing today.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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