December 2008
Heart Disease, Lung Cancer and COPD - The 3 Causes of Death
Smoking, whether it is cigarettes, cigars or a pipe, is strongly linked to developing health conditions such as heart disease and lung cancer. Besides these serious diseases, smoking may also be the cause of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
April 2008
Smoking and Skin Cancer
We all know that ultraviolet sun exposure is the most serious risk factor involved in the development of different types of skin cancer. However, the link between smoking and skin tumours, although well-established, is less obvious to the general public.
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