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Essays on smoking

2 essays

Aug 1, 2018SSC

Cancer Progress: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander examines conflicting narratives about cancer treatment progress, analyzing data to show that while some improvements are due to social factors, there's evidence of genuine advancements in cancer treatment and outcomes.

14 min read 2,168 words

Jan 11, 2016SSC

Schizophrenia: No Smoking Gun

The post explores the complex relationship between smoking and schizophrenia, critiquing conflicting studies and cautioning against hasty conclusions about nicotine's effects on schizophrenia risk.

11 min read 1,679 words

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