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Lung Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
7. What are the risks of getting lung
cancer if you are a smoker?
If
you smoke cigarettes, you are at much higher risk for lung cancer
than a person who has never smoked. The risk of dying from lung
cancer is 23 times higher for men who smoke and 13 times higher for
women who smoke than for people who have never smoked.
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