This is due to smoking. Children exposed to tobacco smoke are more often affected by serious upper respiratory infection. Smoking during pregnancy impedes the growth of the fetus and increases the risk of miscarriage. Heart attacks before the age of 50 strike almost only those who smoke. Both the use of snuff and smoking increase the risk of mouth cancer.
Smoking also contributes to loosening of the teeth.
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