The results revealed elevated plasma cortisol levels in e-cigarette smokers compared to those in cigarette smokers, waterpipe smokers, and nonsmokers
Perhaps, the best explanation was offered by u/OrangeJuliusPage who said that "the culture of the industry is such that you get short breaks and short times to chat and bond with your coworkers in a relaxed manner, all of which are conducive to smoke breaks." Yes, it would seem that the reasons provided by the folks at Reddit are all valid, but what do the statistics say about smoking in the restaurant industry

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Instead, the American Heart Association was quoted as saying, [M]oderate coffee consumption does not appear to increase a persons risk of heart attack. In their current publication dealing with caffeine, the AHA statement is even worse: Whether or not high intakes of caffeine increase the risk of coronary heart disease is still under study (my italics)
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