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Urologic CA Predictors ID’d in Women With Microhematuria

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Age >60 years, history of smoking, history of gross hematuria strongly predict urologic cancer
Most current and former smokers in the United States don't get screened for lung cancer even though they're at increased risk for the disease

Lung Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Current, Former Smokers

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Such testing could cut mortality rate by 20 percent, American Cancer Society says
Nearly 6 percent of the world's health care spending is tied to smoking

Smoking Imposes Heavy Burden on Global Economy

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Tobacco-related diseases caused 12 percent of deaths among smokers aged 30 to 69 in 2012
Despite the dangers

28% of Adults, 9% of Teens Use Tobacco Products in U.S.

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About 40 percent of tobacco users report use of multiple products
Tobacco counseling for youth or adults can reduce the prevalence of smoking cigarettes during adult years

Tobacco Counseling for Youth, Adults Cuts Smoking Prevalence

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Annual counseling would reduce prevalence and prevent many smoking-attributable fatalities
Smoking kills about six million people a year

Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars

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Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
The prevalence of substance use is higher among patients from community health centers in Los Angeles versus Tijuana

Substance Use Higher Among Patients from LA Versus Tijuana

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Prevalence of patients with moderate-to-high use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco higher in Los Angeles
Age at smoking initiation and cessation continue to be important predictors of mortality in U.S. adults over age 70

Study Supports Smoking Cessation for Smokers of Any Age

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Even patients quitting in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Highest Increase in Acute STEMI Risk for Youngest Smokers

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Risk up with smoking; more than eight-fold increase in acute STEMI risk for those aged <50 years
Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of medication taken during early stages of chronic kidney disease

ASN: Smoking May Negate Some Benefits of Rx Therapy in CKD

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Possibly because cigarette smoking causes oxidative stress