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Could playing occasional basketball overcome the smoking risk factors to cardiovascular disease in black males in their 40's and 50's?
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No: Occasional exercise does not overcome the ill effects of smoking.
Answered 7/18/2013
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Unlikely: Stop the smoking even while stroking the shots.
Answered 4/13/2013
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