Increased vulnerability to infections and allergies Smoking weakens the bodys natural defenses, making it easier for pathogens and allergens to infiltrate the respiratory system
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Effects on the Immune System Cigarette smoke contains thousands of toxic and carcinogenic substances that weaken immune defenses
Trends in exposure to pro-tobacco advertisements over the internet, in newspapers/magazines, and at retail stores among US middle and high school students, 20002012
Second-hand smoke is a serious and often underestimated risk
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