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Article: New Study Breaks Health Risk Myths About 'Light Smokers'.
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- PR Newswire
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- October 4, 2005
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-- Real Myth May Be in How Easily They Can Quit --
-- Expert Offers Insights and Tips for 'Social Smokers' --
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals that 'light smokers' are exposed to the same serious health risks as heavier smokers, breaking a common myth that 'social smoking' is somehow safe. While this news may have many smokers and health experts talking, one of the nation's leading smoking cessation experts says the real myth may be in lighter smokers' perception that they can easily kick the habit.
"Call them light smokers, casual smokers or social smokers, many who smoke just a few a day mistakenly believe theirs is a ...