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The risks drop further, the longer a person refrains from smoking

This is caused by early stages of gum disease or dry mouth due to decreased saliva production

While the statistics are alarming, it is important to bear in mind that giving up smoking reduces the risk of disease dramatically

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Many Health Problems in Addition to Lung Cancer While many people know that smoking comes with serious health risks, such as lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the 50 th anniversary report warns about less widely known risks

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