(Source: OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center) At this point, the evidence against cigarettes causing cancer cannot be disputed. Numerous studies have confirmed the risks associated with that apparently harmless puff. In spite of this, smoking has maintained a hold on our society. And just as men fell for the rugged cowboy image, women have sought the sophisticated look associated with 'slim' and 'light' cigarettes. And for women, not only does smoking significantly increase their risk of lung cancer; it also increases their risk of breast, colon and nearly all other types of cancer. The correlation between smoking and higher cancer risks for women could, in part, be attributed to the softer...
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