IGCSE Biology : U2 : Smoking

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Cancers

Include Head, Neck, Lung, Leukaemia, Stomach, Kidney, Pancreas, Colon, Bladder, and Cervix - Various types of malignant diseases affecting different parts of the body.

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Chronic Diseases

Encompass Stroke, Blindness, Gum Infection, Aortic Rupture, Heart disease, Pneumonia, Hardening of the arteries, Chronic lung disease, Asthma, Reduced fertility, Hip fracture - Long-lasting medical conditions that often require ongoing management.

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Lung Conditions

Consist of Lung Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema - Different health issues affecting the lungs.

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Carcinogens

Substances that cause cancer.

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Carcinogenic

Refers to substances or factors that are related to causing cancer.

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Emphysema

Lung condition that damages alveoli walls, reduces gaseous exchange surface area, limits physical activities, and currently has no cure.

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Chronic Bronchitis

Lung condition where cigarette tar damages cilia cells, leading to mucus overproduction, chest infections, and a persistent cough known as smokers cough.

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