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Freiman A, Bird G, Metelitsa AI, Barankin B, Lauzon GJ (2004) Cutaneous effects of smoking

Following an exhaustive three-week trial and approximately 13 hours of deliberation, the Boston jury sided with the plaintiff on all counts and awarded a total of $200 million in damages based on the evidence they were presented and the law they were instructed on

Enhanced Appearance Quitting smoking improves skin health, reduces the risk of premature aging, and eliminates tobacco-related stains on teeth and fingers

Of the 10 states with the lowest rates of perception of great risk from smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, 7 were in the South (Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia), 2 were in the West (Alaska and Arizona), and 1 was in the Midwest (Missouri)

Although its easy to point out the benefits of quitting smoking, it can still be very hard to actually take that step due to the addictive nature of nicotine