Ultimately, what is the truth about smoking and obesity?
I think that smoking is not linked with obesity. I know that smoking is a bad habit however I continue to smoke Kiss and I’m not obese
Smoking is STILL the most dangerous thing one can do, bar-none. A friend of the family quit smoking and gained 100 pounds. She shuddered as she wondered what the doctor would say. His answer surprised her. He said “Good!” Her mouth fell open. He continued, “That’s correct, good! I’d rather you be 100 pounds overweight than continue to smoke.” This is anecdotal, however; the scientific research in every place I’ve read backs this doctor’s opinion (i.e. that smoking is the worst killer in our society). This Rand report would be amusing if it weren’t for the fact that people will believe it. They will buy more diets (or weight-loss drugs) and continue to spend large amounts of money on cigarettes which is, of course, what the tobacco lobby would like to see. So let’s see, with the Rand report, based on a telephone survey: • Those selling diets win • Those selling cigarettes win (because people will figure if they diet… (see #1) they won’t have to give up smoking) • The insurance compani
