On 31/08/2011 18:17, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Hugh - Was Invisible wrote:
On 31/08/2011 09:59, Rover wrote:
On Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:02:12 +0100, Hugh - Was Invisible
wrote:

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One of my brothers in law did not smoke. He was a professional guitar
player. He died from lung cancer in his fifties after playing in
countless smoky places.



He probably had a **** most days; that does not mean it caused his
lung cancer.

The overwhelming majority of lung cancer occurs in smokers. The link
is so high it would be foolish to suggest that passive smoking does
not cause a lot more.

I was surprised to note that research links smoking and passive
smoking with hearing loss. So my 45 a day habit might explain why my
hearing is so poor. Hopefully I gave up long enough ago that my risks
of lung cancer and heart disease are receding. Then again I have spent
a lot of time in smoky offices, pubs and clubs so perhaps I had better
make my funeral arrangements.
My wifes hearing is crap she smokes MUCH less than I do.

She used to dance to punk bands though. I stood at the back of rick
bands listening to the sound balance.

Then she adopted headphones plugged into a computer.

Now all she can hear is headphones plugged into a computer. Doesn't hear
a damned thing I say anyway.

Funny that. My wife uses wireless headphones for the TV cos I can't
stand the constant drone. If I want her to hear she doesn't but if I
don't she does. She says the same of me. Seems to be a common affliction
between couples.
Never mind - over to the smoke free pub later when we will both talk -
and possibly even listen.