In view of the findings, it is indicated that "Quitting smoking was associated with a reduction in excess mortality associated with continuing to smoke, with greater reductions among those who quit smoking at earlier ages." However, it is important to emphasize that this does not mean that a young person can smoke without any consequences, the damage occurs at all ages
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Despite its growing popularity and increasing levels of legality, it still carries a risk of dependence
Sensitization and desensitization are more likely to occur with long-term exposure, although they may occur after only a single exposure
