We used to have a poster in the office here which was supposed to discourage people from smoking. Among the statistics, it showed that smokers are LESS likely to be murdered than non-smokers ! They also have a lower risk of dieing in a car crash.
The stats were that for every 1,000 smokers (let's say) 100 will die of some smoking-related illness (I forget the real number). All other causes of death only apply to the remaining 90%, and are therefore 10% lower than for non-smokers.
"He uses statistics the way a drunk uses lamp-posts, not for illumination but for support".
The stats were that for every 1,000 smokers (let's say) 100 will die of some smoking-related illness (I forget the real number). All other causes of death only apply to the remaining 90%, and are therefore 10% lower than for non-smokers.
"He uses statistics the way a drunk uses lamp-posts, not for illumination but for support".
