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Tobacco and Nutritional Status

Tobacco compromises nutritional status and dramatically increases cancer risk through multiple pathways.

Definition

Tobacco use impairs nutritional status and increases cancer risk by depleting protective nutrients, impairing nutrient absorption, and causing oxidative stress. Smoking affects the bioavailability and metabolism of essential vitamins and minerals.

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