Interestingly, I wonder how many smokers' behaviors the solid full studies would influence.
Judging by the available evidence and inferrences on these threads . . .
I'd guesstimate few, little to nil on the vast majority.
Because the most heartfelt issue on the other side is not facts . . .
"But doing whatever the blazes selfish thing I want, when I want, how I want to whatever scr*wed up consequences without any accountability or responsibility falling on my well earned shoulders at all, ever, to any degree. "
Very impressive, that.
First in your post #195 you say this:
I happen to have the bias . . . some might consider it blind faith . . . that not all individuals likely to read the study are as thoroughly in denial, self-justification, rationalization addiction; chronic selfishness; chronic rebellion etc. as some are in some communities.
Therefore, when they read such a study, they will likely earnestly adjust their behaviors toward enhancing and protecting the lives of their unborn and young children much more than they otherwise would have.
I think that's a pretty good outcome for the study's costs and bother. Much better than the outcome for many tax dollars spent.