SevenRivers Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Big drop in number of child asthma cases following the smoking ban. Does this finally vindicate the smoking ban for public places? Has the end justified the means? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21067532 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Big drop in number of child asthma cases following the smoking ban. Does this finally vindicate the smoking ban for public places? Has the end justified the means? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21067532 how do you know thats not just a coincidence? I could make such claims for the result of introducing lead free petrol or the reduction of certain chemicals in a remote manufacturing plant in China. It`s politics dressed up as science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nope. When arr wer a lad, there was 2 or 3 people in my year who were asthmatic. Lots of people smoked back then (I'm 37) - even in hospitals when I was really young. Down to lower emmissions in cars I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The article itself states: The authors say there is growing evidence that many people are opting for smoke-free homes as well. A shame you can't take it at face value. Or is it a case of sour grapes from die-hard (or die-soon) smokers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The article itself states: A shame you can't take it at face value. Or is it a case of sour grapes from die-hard (or die-soon) smokers? Ex smoker, I just don't think it's been thought out properly. If they can pin a reason on the spike in asthma from say, the 80s upwards I would believe it more but I don't think the smoking ban has much to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowngirl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ex smoker, I just don't think it's been thought out properly. If they can pin a reason on the spike in asthma from say, the 80s upwards I would believe it more but I don't think the smoking ban has much to do with it. Child asthma was on the rise at a rate of around 2.5% in the UK up to the introduction of the smoking ban. The following year there was a drop of more than 12% and it has continued to fall since. It doesn't really matter what a few die hards think to be honest. The sensible know that the smoking ban has been very beneficial and the politicians and medics think the same. So it really doesn't matter if some folks want to kid themselves, unless of course that extends to forcing their smoke onto their children. The spin off from all this is many smokers who previously smoked at home have seen the benefits, and even if they have been unable to quit now go outside to smoke rather than harming their families. All good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The article itself states: A shame you can't take it at face value. Or is it a case of sour grapes from die-hard (or die-soon) smokers? take nothing at face vaue - ever. ---------- Post added 21-01-2013 at 16:08 ---------- Child asthma was on the rise at a rate of around 2.5% in the UK up to the introduction of the smoking ban. The following year there was a drop of more than 12% and it has continued to fall since. All good. the article says that figure is an estimate - that`s Latin for guess, and makes the report pointless blatant propaganda masquerading as news IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowngirl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 take nothing at face vaue - ever. What, you mean like there being a smoking ban? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good news that asthma levels have dropped. Can't see the connection between that and the smoking ban though, there must be another reason (as suggested perhaps people are wiser about smoking inside the home these days?). Where did you used to be able to smoke around kids before the ban? Schools (nope), cinemas (nope), shops (nope)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowngirl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 take nothing at face vaue - ever. ---------- Post added 21-01-2013 at 16:08 ---------- the article says that figure is an estimate - that`s Latin for guess, and makes the report pointless blatant propaganda masquerading as news IMO Hardly pointless. I now go to the pub or restaurant and enjoy a pleasant smoke free evening. I really don't care what you think because your denials won't alter a thing. Making up stories is only helpful if you can get others to believe you. :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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