What does dying from all causes mean?

Kintarian@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 111 points –

In some studies, at the end of them, I see:

"quitting smoking reduces your chance of dying from all causes."

So if I quit smoking I'm less likely to get hit by a bus?

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You should ABSOLUTELY quit smoking. Also, you should stop getting hit by buses. Neither one are good for you.

Totally agree, buses suck! More to the other one, I haven't had a real cigarette since 31 July; it had been 28 years of smoking with a few short breaks scattered in.

It is insane the tastes I've tasted recently, as a die hard Dr Pepper fan I don't know if I'll be able to keep drinking it, it's just too sweet now. Quitting smoking might lead to a healthier lifestyle all around.

Congratulations on quitting smoking. I quit about 20 years ago. I tried a cigarette after being off of them for awhile. It tasted so nasty I don't know why I ever started.

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He is trying to build immunity.

Gotta start small. Get hit by e-scooters and mopeds, then move up to sedans and eventually SUVs. Starting with a bus won't be good for you at all.

Just make sure you don't develop an allergic reaction. Could happen with too much exposure

I have cut down on my bus addiction. I feel much better now.

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