If there is a solid statistic for second hand smoking deaths, what is it, and how would you compare the chances of dying from second hand smoke, to other ways of dying, for example "your more likley to get hit by lightning than die from second hand smoke"
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check out www.thetruth.com fpr all your second hand smoke and smoking ?'s . \n\n Fact \n Every 8 seconds, someone in the world dies from a smoking-related disease. \n About 90% of lung cancer deaths among women who continue to smoke are tobacco related. \n Smoking during pregnancy results in the deaths of about 900 infants every year in the U.S. \n Because of the tobacco industry’s products, about 339 people in the U.S. die of lung cancer every day. \n In the U.S., about 440,000 people die a tobacco-related death every year. \n Today, in the U.S., tobacco products will kill about 1,200 people. \n On its website, one tobacco company lists “cancer services” as one of the community programs they support. Yet they continue to make a product that leads to 339 deaths from lung cancer each day. \n Cigarettes and other smoking materials are the number one cause of fire deaths in the U.S. \n In 1985, one tobacco vice president said in reference to smoking-related deaths, “People die in their beds, therefore, should we ban sleep?”
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It's because most deaths related to alcohol are indirect such as drunk driving.  Smoking deaths are direct.
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I haven't seen any studies, but I suspect that light smoking, like any other vice, is not that harmful to you. The figures about how every cigarette shortens your life by such-and-such time is based on the average lifespan of fairly heavy lifetime smokers compared to lifetime non-smokers. It's kind of like the average lifespan of a lifetime non-drinker vs. someone who's putting away a fifth of Jack Daniels every day. Light, infrequent drinking probably doesn't have a single negative effect on one's health. The biggest danger is that light smoking often leads to heavy smoking, where there are significant health risks.
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Only if smoking took him to his death.... but, I believe they use the "smoking" statistic to quote a premium on the insurance......if they were smokers, it would cost more a month.  I'm sure the insurance company will pay out...no worries!
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My motto tends to be "live and let live". In this case, I oppose public smoking. Second-hand smoke has been shown in numerous studies to be harmful, and quite frankly, I hate breathing the filth myself :(\n\nOn the other hand, I see no reason for a total ban on smoking. If you want to smoke in the privacy of your own home, or somewhere else where you're alone, well, it's your choice to harm yourself, but atleast you're not harming anyone else.
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I knew all of the risks involved in smoking and started anyway because I simply just wanted to fit in.  Stupid I know, but I am proud to say that I quit smoking 2 years ago.  I also lost someone close to me to cancer.  It was my mother and she died of colon cancer.  She never smoked a day in her life.  Some people die from lung cancer and never smoke either.  Smoking is a highly addictive drug.  Even though people know what could happen to them, they just don't care anymore because the nicotine has control of them.  Its sad, but true.
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My husband and I watched the Surgeon General on TV the other  day talking about the new reports on second hand smoke from cigarettes.  He made the comment that it is a toxic and deadly killer...we both said at the same time, then why is it legal?\n\nI think alcohol can be used in moderation without harm, so lets keep that party going,\n\nI have a cop friend who says marijuana is the biggest waste of his time.  He hates having it illegal, said it's a joke.  I agree.  Besides, didn't they just prove that the smokers of pot have a LESS chance of lung cancer...?  \n\nI say, no smoking...unless it's a joint!  :)
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My best friend and I have this conversation quite often. It doesn't make much sense to me either. Cigarettes cause emphysema, bronchitis, lung cancer, etc. As far as alcohol goes, how many people have killed others while driving drunk? Not to mention alcohol poisoning, liver damage, stomach problems, etc. Yet, weed, the most harmful of the three is the only one illegal. Someone should explain that to me......
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WOW  My Friend you said it.I'm a heavy smoker.I started at 13,I'm now 68.I ant to quit because I have had 2 hart attacks and a stroke. that is the only reason.I couldn't care less about the non-smokers.If they don't like it just don't breath while I'm smoking. nice to hear someone s on my side in this issue
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Yes. Very much so. And I'm a smoker. I do not smoke in public, around children, or around pregnant women. It is MY choice alone to die of cancer. Not theirs. I do not defend smokers in ANY way. Smoking is a dangerous habit that I wish I could control and quit. Unfortunately, I can't seem to stop. I've been a smoker for 18 yrs. and I will NEVER tell another human being to deal with MY habit in public because I have the right to smoke. They have more of a right to breath and to live with out being wrongly affected by me. I smoke in the privacy of my own home. I apologize for those smokers who do not get it, that WE are the offenders. Keep it up guys...maybe smoking will be banned.
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Smoking or non-smoking?\nHelmet laws\nSeatbelts!\nThe right to die\nSpanking vs not spanking
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Think about it....second hand smoke has been linked to lung cancer. You are inhaling direct nicotine and smoke. Now what do you think? \n\nYes, it can and does cause lung cancer regardless of how little amount you smoke. You are also at a potential risk for bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, asthma and more. You'll do yourself good if you quit.
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Is that for real? Either that or patients should only be allowed to smoke outside as they are everywhere else. I'm sorry though, if that is for real, he helped a lot of people I know through his books. Bless his soul.
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Although you have no genetic history, a history of smoking does put you at a more risk level for lung cancer.  Studies have shown that second hand smoke may actually be worse than smoking.  So, by already smoking in the past, you've already exposed your lungs to the carcenigens is tobacco.  Continuing to expose yourself to secondhand smoke puts you at even more risk.
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I read a whole book of supposed  instances of spontaneous human combustion, and most of the time it was caused by excess drinking in a hot room or near a fireplace. It kinda makes sense because the amount of alcohol in your blood could cause you to be more flammable. Again, none of this is proven scientifically.
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You could probably go down to the morgue and find some people who smoke... oh, wait- they're dead.
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I agree with milwoodsgal.  And, second hand smoke should definately take a backseat to the drugs being used by people and damaging their brains.  Meth cookers cooking with the kids in the house is also a huge concern.