The Effects of a Smoking Cessation Program on Long-Term Survival in Smokers with Mild Lung Disease

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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

Smoking cigarettes increases a person's risk for many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Several studies have shown many …

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