smoking and health risk
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- Q1What is a reason why tobacco companies claimed there was no definitive evidence for the dangers of smoking in humans?The chemicals in cigarettes are harmlessSmoking does not affect everyone equallyExperiments were carried out with miceFilter-tip cigarettes are safe30s
- Q2What relationship has been observed between the number of cigarettes smoked and deaths from lung cancer?There is a positive link between cigarettes smoked and deaths from lung cancerSmoking less reduces lung cancer riskThere is no relationshipMore smoking means longer life30s
- Q3Which of the following is a scientifically valid evidence that smoking is dangerous?Campaigns against smokingThe color of cigarette packagingStatistics show that smokers on average die at younger ages than non-smokersAnecdotal stories from friends30s
- Q4Why might anecdotal stories about smoking not be considered scientific evidence?They are not based on systematic research or measurable dataThey rely on celebrity opinionsThey are too hard to collectThey are always false30s
- Q5How do smokers' health outcomes generally compare to non-smokers?Smokers are proved to be more often ill and off work than non-smokersSmokers recover faster from illnessThere is no difference in health outcomesNon-smokers have more health problems30s
- Q6What does a positive correlation between smoking and lung cancer deaths indicate?As more cigarettes are smoked, lung cancer deaths increaseCigarette brands vary in lung cancer ratesLung cancer increases lead to more smokingSmoking has no impact on health30s
- Q7What kind of data should be used to provide scientific evidence about smoking risks?News articlesMeasurable data from scientific studiesTV advertisementsPersonal testimonials30s
- Q8What is an important limitation of studies conducted on mice when applied to humans?All species react the same wayMice have shorter lifespansHumans may react differently from miceMice are not affected by chemicals30s
- Q9What is a major consequence of smoking, as indicated by the research discussed?Better physical fitnessIncreased risk of lung cancerHigher immunity to diseasesImproved mental health30s
- Q10What type of evidence do statistics provide regarding the dangers of smoking?Direct evidence of the negative health effects of smokingPolitical campaignsGeneric adviceCelebrity endorsements30s