Let's Stop With the Drama - The World is NOT Falling Apart
I know that the immediate reaction to the year 2017 was one of horror. Let's be honest, much of this was due to Trump-related psychosis. The world was going to hell in a handbasket all because of he of the ridiculous hair. While it is certainly true that Trump has said many things that can cause one to shake their head, he hasn't sent the United States sinking into the ocean as of yet. But alas, this isn't a Trump post.
This is a post to share just some of the good things that happened in 2017. A list of positives that prove that the world is indeed not falling apart in the way so many of the naysayers and doomsayers would have us believe. I am not usually the eternal optimist, nor am I overly pessimistic. I tend to lean towards being a realist. The reality states that while the world has challenges and that has always and will always be the case, but far too often we ignore the positives. So here is some positive news from 2017.
Cancer Deaths are Falling
The United States has seen a 25% drop in Cancer deaths and a 39% drop in breast Cancer deaths.
Premature Deaths are Falling
Premature death from the big four causes (cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness) have dropped by 16% since 2000
AIDS Deaths are Plummeting
Death from AIDS has fallen by 50% since 2005
More People Have Access to Electricity
In the past 16 years, over 1.2 BILLION people have gained access to electricity
US Poverty Numbers are Dropping
The poverty rate in the United States fell to 12.7% which is the lowest number since the global financial crisis.
More Women in Politics
Women now occupy 23% of seats in parliaments around the world, up from 12% 20 years ago.
Violent Crime is Down
The rate of violent crime in the United States has dropped by half since 1990
Many Species Are No Longer on the Endangered List
Many species including the Giant Panda are now no longer on the endangered species list.
There is a great deal more positive on the list that I didn't make note of on this post. Why don't you share some of your positive news?
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yup, the news is spreading fearmongering amongst the masses. The best way to stop becoming paranoid is to stop reading the news. Period. Unless you are reading crypto news, of course. :D
I used to buy the newspaper every day and watch the news on TV. Now I no longer have cable and no longer buy the newspaper and I don't miss either one.
There is plenty of good things that happen that you will never here of because they just don't provide the shock value that the news uses to get viewers. There are many good things and good people still around but you would never know it if you just watch the news.
I couldn't agree more. The media would be extinct if they only reported good news.