Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Mortality
1992
Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Mortality
Sample size: 29
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): P.N. Lee
Hypothesis
The book argues that there is no hazard associated with environmental tobacco smoke.
Conclusion
The evidence linking passive smoking to respiratory disease in children and lung cancer in adults is considered conclusive, despite the author's claims to the contrary.
Supporting Evidence
- The book presents a case against the established view of passive smoking's health risks.
- Expert committees have concluded that environmental tobacco smoke poses a definite hazard.
- The author argues that the risk from passive smoking is smaller than generally accepted.
Takeaway
The book claims that breathing in smoke from others isn't very dangerous, but most experts think it is harmful, especially for kids and non-smokers.
Methodology
The book reviews 29 studies on lung cancer and passive smoking, discussing their design and findings.
Potential Biases
The author has consultancy ties to the tobacco industry, which may influence the conclusions.
Limitations
The book does not provide a balanced view and is not an independent review.
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