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Doctors say lifetime heavy smoking(2packs daily) gives an average 30 percent chance of lung cancer. so a half pack a day gives me 7.5 chance?
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????: It does not really happen that way. If there is any risk at all, WHY smoke? Avoid smoking and use of illicit drugs, eat healthy, and exercise for a longer lifespan.
Answered 10/15/2014
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