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Cancer Risk Starts Rising Sharply Smoking for 5 years increases: Lung cancer risk by 3040% Throat cancer risk significantly Risk of chronic inflammation and pre-cancerous lesions Breathing Capacity Drops Many smokers experience: Shortness of breath on exertion Wheezing Reduced stamina persistent phlegm HRCT scans often demonstrate early emphysema, airway obstruction, and bronchiolar thickening

Current use means at least once during the past 30 days

doi:10.1590/s01518-8787.2016050006741

Selection homophily and peer influence for adolescents smoking and vaping norms and outcomes in high and middle-income settings

To me, that was a red flag