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Myth and Fact


16 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well may of the diseases can happen to anyone--smokers and nonsmokers. However, they happen to smokers much more often. The chance that smokers will get lung cancer is 10%; COPD, 15%, etc. Smokers play Russian Roulette.

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My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 137
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,836
Amount Saved: $1,486.45
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Days: 15 Hrs: 0 Mins: 20 Seconds: 46

16 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Members, 

Myth:It would not happen to me:

Fact: A common myth among smokers is that the diseases associated with smoking could happen to anyone who may not even be a smoker. You are taking a chance! Smoking will affect you.
 
Members, please share your thoughts.
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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