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… lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly … a cigar have higher health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive …
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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among …
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… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …
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… infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent procedures that may involve the urethra …
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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand …
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… test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
