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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by dyauspitr on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @03:18PM (#41862768)
But COPD, Emphysema and cardio vascular issues also affect smokers, it’s not just lung cancer.
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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by s1artibartfast on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @07:15PM (#41864855)
Sure.but I don't think it escalates to a 90% death rate
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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by baueric on Thursday October 17, 2024 @11:44AM (#41870732)
It's actually a 100% death rate as all smokers sure. Jokes aside, your statement doesn't have meaning. Many deaths are not attributable to a single cause. However, it's been studies endlessly and is well accepted that smoking increases all-cause mortality.
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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by s1artibartfast on Thursday October 17, 2024 @03:38PM (#41873022)
Im not arguing against that at all. I was making a point about the magnitude of that impact.

People tend to over-estimate the impact of both smoking and obesity.

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