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I don't follow. Just because I don't have a genetic risk for some cancers doesn't mean that I'll be OK to smoke. Different cancers have different causes, not a

I don't follow. Just because I don't have a genetic risk for some cancers doesn't mean that I'll be OK to smoke. Different cancers have different causes, not all of which are genetic. It's like saying that since you don't live in an area prone to earthquakes, you can also ignore other possible natural disasters (flooding, tornadoes, landslides, etc).

jameshart 3y ago
Risk homeostasis is the mechanism by which humans compensate for reduced risks in one dimension by increasing their level of risk taking in others. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_compensation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_compensation