In some studies, at the end of them, I see:

“quitting smoking reduces your chance of dying from all causes.”

So if I quit smoking I’m less likely to get hit by a bus?

  • Jojo, Lady of the West@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    4 months ago

    smoking is often statistically associated with substance abuse and bad health - which increases the likelihood of major trauma events, but on the other hand smokers die earlier,leaving more old people to walk in front of vehicles due to reduced cognitive abilities)

    So what about if we control for age? Are old smokers more or less likely to get hit by a bus than old non-smokers?

    Quick, someone do an RCT.