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My dad smoked until i was 6. he stayed home with me for 18 months when i was 1. does this mean i'm at a high risk of lung cancer from exposure?
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No: Tobacco is extremely dangerous to the smoker, and poses some danger to those around smokers, but this isn't going to put you at any measurable extra risk. I'm glad your dad was able to quit.
Answered 2/9/2015
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