In Evolutionary Mechanisms for Loneliness, sociologists Cacioppo, Cacioppo, & Boomsma argue that loneliness may serve as a signal to increase social connection and thus increase chances of survival. As in, I went outside to smoke so I could come back in to the warm glow of my friends at the bar
Two more of Harbaughs statements address that though not directly
Smoking, family history and urinary tract infection are associated with primary biliary cirrhosis: a meta-analysis
Preventing initiation of tobacco use: Outcome indicators for comprehensive tobacco control programs2014
Similar to COVID-19, tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impacts certain communities, including communities of color, LGBTQ+ Americans and persons of lower income
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