Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

appalachiablue

(43,188 posts)

2. The highest pain levels in the youngest is significant. I'm inclined

Reply to wryter2000 (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 1, 2020, 01:34 PM

Jan 2020

to think pain is part of the draw, rather than the result, based on the people I've known.

Anyway, good luck to those deciding 2020 is the year to quit.

> "the higher levels of pain were found in the youngest ages groups (aged 16 to 34). What is going on? There is no definitive explanation for why this effect might exist."

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Smokers Past And Present 'Live In More Pain' [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2020 OP

I'm glad they were cautious in their conclusions wryter2000 Jan 2020 #1

The highest pain levels in the youngest is significant. I'm inclined appalachiablue Jan 2020 #2

I gave it up in 1990 wryter2000 Jan 2020 #3

So they self report pain one to two points higher on a scale of 1 to 100? Midnight Writer Jan 2020 #4

I agree. The self reporting scale is very subjective. Nitram Jan 2020 #6

Higher scores meant more pain. Current and former smokers scored about one to two points higher nocoincidences Jan 2020 #5