My evidence base is weak ( a comment in the NYT), but here is my question: When the data were gathered, was the strongest correlation with those who used open gas flames for heating as opposed to cooking?
Regarding the COPD linked study, there is a statistically significant signal for various pollutants and COPD incidence. However, due t…
My evidence base is weak ( a comment in the NYT), but here is my question: When the data were gathered, was the strongest correlation with those who used open gas flames for heating as opposed to cooking?
Regarding the COPD linked study, there is a statistically significant signal for various pollutants and COPD incidence. However, due to the nature of the study they could not quantitate the correlation coefficient for smoking. For COPD, the strongest public health message should be "Don't smoke!"
My evidence base is weak ( a comment in the NYT), but here is my question: When the data were gathered, was the strongest correlation with those who used open gas flames for heating as opposed to cooking?
Regarding the COPD linked study, there is a statistically significant signal for various pollutants and COPD incidence. However, due to the nature of the study they could not quantitate the correlation coefficient for smoking. For COPD, the strongest public health message should be "Don't smoke!"
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