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Chances of cancer from smoking

2018-09-02 18:28:26
I smoke about 3 to 4 cigrattes a day. i also do experience dry throat at times. am i at risk of cancer.
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Yes it is an established risk factor Even smoking occasionally increases chances of cancer So there is nothing like safe number of cigarettes

Answered2018-09-03 03:13:09

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Smoking causes cancer...its an established cause. Please quit.

Answered2018-09-02 19:35:30

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Smoking is the cause of 60percent of cancers
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please abstain from tobacco

Answered2018-09-10 02:47:43

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