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I have smoked for 4-5 years. health risks?

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Yes: Smoke contains an uncounted number of toxins and damaging substances. Your lungs especially, and your body as well has to accomodate your putting them inside in the form of smoke. It will take several years for your health risk to approach normal after smoking for 4-5 years.

Answered 8/3/2013

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