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Is it noticeably harmful to smoke 1-2 cigarettes a month if u disregard the possibility of getting addicted?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Even one cigarettes can cause problems. Please stay away from the tobacco.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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