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Smoking increases the risk of developing at least 17 different types of cancer in addition to lung cancer (Figure 8), because it exposes individuals to many harmful chemicals that cause genetic and epigenetic alterations leading to cancer development (2)American Association for Cancer Research

Small but consistent positive associations were also found between cola/energy drink consumption and smoking initiation, smoking persistence and (for cola only) smoking heaviness

Alternatives Some folks think switching from smoking tobacco to chewing tobacco or other smokeless options is a safer bet

The retail environment also has a great impact on youth use of e-cigarettes