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The Health Fallout from Smoking
The Health Fallout from Smoking
Smoking cigarettes, pipe tobacco or cigars increases your risk of developing major health conditions. Cigarettes contain more than 50 carcinogenic materials, collectively called "tar." Smoking is directly related to the development of cancers of the lung, esophagus, larynx and oral cavity. It also puts you at higher risk for stroke, respiratory diseases like influenza and bronchitis, and cardiovascular diseases including heart disease.
By MedHelp Editors. Published July 5, 2011. Updated March 30, 2015.
Reviewed by Joseph Sclafani, MD on April 10, 2015.
