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Quick Health Gains For Women Smokers Who Quit Study

May 11th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health

Women who stop smoking can enjoy major health benefits within five years, but it can take decades to correct respiratory damage and lower their risk of lung cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Those who kicked the habit had a 13 per cent reduction in the risk of death from all causes including heart and vascular problems [...]