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Why shouldn't people use tobacco? what exactly does it do?
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Tobacco: significantly reduces the risk of dying from anything else. But you'll likely die a premature death from tobacco related illness including various cancers, cardiovascular disorders and lung diseases
Answered 2/7/2015
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