17 Questions
What was the social acceptability of smoking tobacco during King James I's reign?
Agreeable and socially acceptable despite some finding it disagreeable
When did the evidence that tobacco was harmful start accumulating?
Throughout the 19th century
Why did several epidemiological studies fail to establish unequivocally the role of tobacco in producing lung cancer in the early 20th century?
Various reasons not specified in the text
What was the public response to King James I's attack on smoking in 1603?
Largely ignored despite being praised
When was smoking first thought to have medicinal value in Europe?
At the end of the 15th century
Why were case-control studies conducted in Britain, Germany, and the USA in the early 20th century?
To establish the role of tobacco in producing lung cancer
What is the main focus of the text provided?
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer
Which study specifically links tobacco smoking to bronchogenic carcinoma?
Wynder EL, Graham EA
In which year was the research on 'Mortality in relation to smoking' published?
1994
What aspect of cancer was studied by Mills CA and Porter MM in their research?
Mouth and Respiratory System Cancer
Which publication provides insights into 'Mortality from smoking in developed countries'?
British medical journal, 1994, 309: 901–911
What was suspected as a major cause of lung cancer in the mid-20th century?
Industrial pollution
Which of the following was a key finding of the five major case–control studies published in 1950?
Close association between smoking and lung cancer
What set apart the Doll & Hill and Wynder & Graham studies from previous investigations?
Considered possible selection bias and confounding factors
Why were Doll & Hill's findings about smoking and lung cancer widely accepted?
Extensive study of over 600 cases
What aspect of ex-smokers' risk of lung cancer was highlighted in the text?
They have lower risk than current smokers
Why were Doll & Hill’s conclusions about cause and effect not widely accepted initially?
The community had reservations on drawing causal links
Explore the introduction and social acceptability of tobacco in Europe during the fifteenth century. Learn about the conflicting views on tobacco's medicinal value and King James I of England's attempt to discourage smoking in 1603.
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