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Why is smoking bad for you

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The effects of nicotine,and other gases which enter the lungs when smoked greatly increases chances of disease and ill-health.

Categorized In: Addiction & Drug Abuse , Conditions & Illness , Health

Source: Why Smoking is Bad for You | www.tendringdc.gov.uk

Description: The combined effects of nicotine, (the main drug in tobacco) and other gases which enter the lungs when smoked, greatly increases the chance of disease and ill-health. Tobacco is a stimulant drug giving smokers a 'lift'.

Nov 14, 03:19pm

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Over the long term, smoking leads people to develop health problems like cancer, emphysema, organ damage, and heart disease.

Apr 23 2009, 06:14pm | Source: Smoking | kidshealth.org

Smoking causes cancer, heart disease and chronic lung disease. It is the most preventable cause of early death in the world.

Dec 01 2008, 02:29pm | Source: Why smoking is bad for you | www.medicalnewstoday.com

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