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How Well Do You Know the Complications From Smoking?

Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

The hazards of smoking go far beyond lung cancer and heart disease. In fact, it would take microscopic print to list every potential warning on cigarette packages. Take this short quiz to see how much you know about the dangers of smoking.


1. Smoking dramatically raises the risk of many types of cancer. Which of these cancers is NOT strongly linked to smoking?

a. Cervical cancer
b. Bladder cancer
c. Pancreatic cancer
d. Breast cancer
e. Cancer of the esophagus

2. Smoking can hamper the sexual function of both men and women.

True
False

3. Smoking causes stomach ulcers.

True
False

4. Heavy smokers are especially vulnerable to which of the following mood disorders?

a. Depression
b. Anxiety
c. Panic disorder
d. Agoraphobia
e. All of the above

5. Which of these gynecological disorders is especially common among women who smoke?

a. Infertility
b. Early menopause
c. Pelvic inflammatory disease
d. All of the above

6. Smoking is the primary cause of emphysema, a degenerative lung disease. What is the most important step in treating this disease?

a. Avoid exposure to airborne irritants
b. Take the medicine your doctor prescribes
c. Stop smoking
d. Participate in oxygen therapy if necessary



Last updated Oct 27, 2009


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