re: People who use tobacco products and are old

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Sure, you could win the genetic lottery (if your idea of a lottery was exposing your friends and family to your smoke/breath/nasty habit your whole life). You could go your whole life driving without a seat belt without injury too, if you got lucky

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Exactly. I'm 35 years old and have never needed my seatbelt. I've never been in a wreck other than a minor fender bender at slow speed. But I still put it on every single time.

And sort of on topic, I think cigarette smoking does far worse to your overall health than just your heart and lungs. I can always tell a smoker by their skin and hair. I don't think chew or dip, or cigars for that matter, affect your overall health as much. We all know people who have done that for long periods with no ill effects.