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?

  • m4xie
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    3 months ago

    It means all causes collectively, not each and every cause individually.

    • Floey@lemm.ee
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      3 months ago

      Then shouldn’t it either be changed to “of any cause” or terminate after “dying”.