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Thats one half of a pack of cigarettes avoided per day, on average per person, and over 180 packs of cigarettes avoided per year, on average per person

And its not just cigarettes in the FDAs line of fire

Quitting smoking, or never starting, greatly reduces the risk of lung cancer over time, with former smokers experiencing a significantly lower risk compared to current smokers (Jemal et al., 2018).In addition to smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke has been identified as a risk factor for SCLC

First, a professional counselor can help a person identify the issues that led them to start smoking in the first place, as well as worth the psychological mechanisms that lead them to turn to cigarettes and find comfort