Why should I stop smoking?
The percentage of US adults who smoke cigarettes has been decreasing over the past several decades. In 1965 approximately 42% of adults smoked cigarettes as compared to 18% today. In spite of warnings regarding health risks associated with smoking, however, …
Why should I quit smoking?
Recent statistics indicate that over 46 million Americans still smoke despite widespread knowledge that tobacco use is a leading cause of disease and premature death. However, of these, almost 70% would like to quit. Why don’t they? Because most smokers …
Can someone really die of loneliness?
Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcoholism are all well-known causes of premature death. Recently, two closely related risk factors—social isolation and loneliness—have also been identified as being important in causing early mortality. Social isolation can be characterized by living alone, having …
Does radon cause lung cancer?
We all know that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. You may not be aware that the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. is exposure to radon. Radon gas can become trapped in your
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