thisoldtown1978
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I know there may be some false assumptions in my question, but I find it fascinating how prevalent smoking has been for so long, when the common consensus is now that it's so bad for you. At the same time, some of the most vibrant and long-living people I've known smoked regularly (I know, not that old chestnut). Of course, just because something's been around for such a long time doesn't make it healthy - just pleasurable - I know that.
Can anyone recommend any resources that give a balanced discussion of tobacco smoking and it's health relation? Provided there is a balanced argument, of course.
For example, I've read a study that said just 1-4 cigarettes a day doubled your chance of getting lung cancer, but there was no indication of your chances of getting lung cancer in the first place. I'm not the best at statistics so perhaps someone can tell me if this is a valid question or not.
Can anyone recommend any resources that give a balanced discussion of tobacco smoking and it's health relation? Provided there is a balanced argument, of course.
For example, I've read a study that said just 1-4 cigarettes a day doubled your chance of getting lung cancer, but there was no indication of your chances of getting lung cancer in the first place. I'm not the best at statistics so perhaps someone can tell me if this is a valid question or not.