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Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of developing cancer by damaging the cells in the body and causing mutations in their DNA. This can lead to the uncontrolled growth of cells, which is a hallmark of cancer. Smoking can increase the risk of developing cancer by up to 20 times compared to non-smokers.

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No


How long does it take for a person smoking marijuana to give you cancer?

Smoking marijuana doesn't give you cancer any faster than smoking cigarettes.


How do you get cancer from smoking?

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Does smoking 3 cigarettes cause cancer?

No, that's not probable, but the tendency is gradually to raise that number. The best option is to quit forever even if you are smoking only six cigarettes a day.


What are the two main affects of smoking cigarettes?

Being Broke and cancer


How many cigarettes for a man is safe the limit to avoid cancer?

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How many cases of lung cancer are related to smoking habits?

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Does smoking cigarettes effect hair growth?

No, but if you get cancer they will probably shave your head


What is the link between cigarettes and cancer?

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