In Canada: Boomer joint replacement fueled by overeating

The youngest of the Baby Boomers are wearing out their joints at a record pace, not because they're growing older but because they're getting fatter, a new study suggests. Across Canada, joint replacements are increasing faster than the population is ageing, with hip and knee surgeries up 87% over a 10-year period ending in 2004-2005. "Boomers Wear Out Artificial Joints" National Post I had a feeling they all weren't out rock climbing...