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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

Why Shouldn't You Smoke?

Sunday June 13, 2004
Smoking: Women's Health Perspective
We all have heard the warnings-- cigarettes can cause cancer and increase our risk of heart disease. But the sad fact is that approximately 23 million women in the US (23% of the female population) still smoke cigarettes. Learn about the uniquely female health risks of smoking.

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March 11, 2008 at 8:27 pm
(1) Makana Silva says:

I am here to tell you that me and my friend Ginger is going to tell people why they shouldn’t smoke in Public Places.

September 5, 2008 at 7:48 am
(2) kim says:

i am 15 and i smoke…not good :) x

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