> Even in the 1950s when everyone smoked everywhere and you couldn't escape second hand smoke outside of the house, it was still a healthier choice to not smoke

> Even in the 1950s when everyone smoked everywhere and you couldn't escape second hand smoke outside of the house, it was still a healthier choice to not smoke yourself. Side: Unfortunately in multi-family apartment buildings in tropical places like India where balconies are common, even escaping second hand smoke in your own home is difficult if you don’t keep your windows always closed to the neighbor below you.