http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/83774272.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUvDE7aL_V_BD77:DiiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
I am writing in response to article claiming that soda drinkers increase their risk of pancreatic cancer. I am not criticizing the accuracy or validity of the study, but I feel that people need to be aware of key information, before jumping to conclusions. New studies are brought to the surface each and every day, but the most important information if finding whether or not the study pertains to you. I feel that the findings of the study are the only part viewed, rather than taking a deeper look at the legitimacy of the study. Yes, it may be true that soda does increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, but an “increased risk” is too vague to be recognized as a problem. Also, we need to look at who was studied, and if they are similar to you as a person as in, where they are from, their health status, their diet, and other logistics.
Humans strive off of technology and research. We as a population are constantly looking for new ways to “improve” our lives. If we named and avoided every single thing that “increased” one’s chance of caner, it would be nearly impossible to live.
With that, I feel society as a whole needs to take many studies with a grain of salt, because the chance of the results pertaining to you is more than likely smaller than recognized.
Lauren Daggett
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I think that you have a solid argument. It would also be interesting to note that many studies take place all the time that that show correlations. But, as I learned in psychology, correlation does not always equal causation. I agree that we as a society are cancer happy to point fingers at each and every thing that might cause cancer. The main thing that I think you need to address is that not every study is backed by a significant amount of research. I also think that you should say that people have been drinking soda for many year, and there has not been a "cancer explosion." Although this may be a bit of a reach and a bit drastic I think that it will help you get your point across.
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