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2 weeks after quitting, your breathing improves In 1 year, your risk for a heart attack is cut in half In 5 years, your risk for a stroke is the same as a person who never smoked In 10 years, your risk of lung cancer is reduced by half To lower your cholesterol levels To lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes To lower your risk for gum disease To avoid exposing your friends and family to secondhand and thirdhand smoke How do I quit
American Indians are really the only group of people that we know of who view tobacco in a different light than many others, she says
Its also an known irritant and humectant (helps the tissue better absorb moisture, which is why many e-cigarette users report symptoms like dry throat), so its definitely not harmless, but its not known to be cancer-inducing, like some people would have you believe, and its certainly less hazardous than tobacco smoke.