Takeaway Quitting smoking is difficult, but your doctor can help you make a plan
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What are the dangers of smoking
Here are just some examples: Nearly half of all chronic smokers die from a smoking-related condition Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world Smokers under 40 are 5 times more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers Lung, tongue, throat, tonsil, oesophagus, bladder, kidney and stomach cancers are all more common in smokers For more information, see what are the effects of smoking