smoking warning labels

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by markmarkymark

indeed that is the case - but which gets the most press ?

Aaah, but thats down to the big plc, and multiple deaths in a single occurrence requiring press reporting.

I think the equivelant of a 747s worth of people are killed in RTAs every day across Europe (I know that includes the Greek, Spanish and Italian Drivers)

[markmarkymark]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

Aaah, but thats down to the big plc, and multiple deaths in a single occurrence requiring press reporting.

I think the equivelant of a 747s worth of people are killed in RTAs every day across Europe (I know that includes the Greek, Spanish and Italian Drivers)

yep thats my point - a plane crashes, it gets reported and many are scared to fly .....

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by markmarkymark

could you post examples of warnings on fag packets please (its for a project)

Somewhat ironically, the tin of baccy that I've got at the minute says "Smoking is highly addictive, don't start"

Seeing as that's on the back of a 50g tin, they may be targeting the wrong people with that one!

[Theodoric]

Re the title of the thread, may I ask if warning labels are as addictive as tobacco.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by markmarkymark

Hey no offence intended - just missed ya !

I know

its to do with a project I am doing on risk perception in the nuclear industry. Depending on the nature of the risk, how you are exposed, whether you have any choice in the risk has a marked effect on what you think is 'significant'. SO a small radiation dose with a fatal cancer probability of 1 death in every 10,000 exposed will worry many, but smokers who smoke 20 a day have a cancer probability risk of say 1:200 for each year they like. THis is despite of the warning label on fag packets ....

I'm just interested in exploring this concept ...

I have noticed that people are often more concerned about the risk of xrays causing cancer rather than smoking. Couple in yesterday....they really wanted xrays but were very concerned about the risks of radiation. Both reeked of cigs. I noticed that when they got into their car the first thing they did was light up

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

I have noticed that people are often more concerned about the risk of xrays causing cancer rather than smoking. Couple in yesterday....they really wanted xrays but were very concerned about the risks of radiation. Both reeked of cigs. I noticed that when they got into their car the first thing they did was light up

Huh, they probably didn't get their fillings done 'cause of the mercury in them too. Perhaps they don't use condoms as they might be alergic to latex?

Mad.