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According to this website (http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/64222/), there are 1.2 billion smokers in the world.

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What percentage of teen smokers become regular smokers?

Around 90% of adult smokers report that they started smoking before the age of 18. This suggests that a high percentage of teen smokers transition to become regular smokers in adulthood.


What is the difference in life expectancy between smokers and non-smokers?

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How can smokers prevent or treat the condition known as "smokers finger"?

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Are at as great of a risk as smokers for respiratory and circulatory diseases?

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How can smokers prevent and treat the discoloration and odor associated with smokers' fingers?

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