http://health-and-fitness.ywca-blog.thescollards.com A YWCA Santa Monica / Westside Blog -- Archived October 2015 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 http://health-and-fitness.ywca-blog.thescollards.com/2011/06/14/stay-away-from-smoke/ http://health-and-fitness.ywca-blog.thescollards.com/2011/06/14/stay-away-from-smoke/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:31:50 +0000 Craig S. http://health-and-fitness.ywca-blog.thescollards.com/?p=49 Yet another reason to stay as far away from smokers as possible: According to a study done by the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, women who only occasionally inhaled secondhand smoke were 70 % (yes! 70%) more likely to have an abnormal Pap smear, risk factor for cervical cancer, than those women who rarely were exposed.  The researchers speculate that the carcinogens in tobacco smoke cause DNA damage that lead to changes in  cervical cells.  So next time a friend or family member lights up, whip out this fact, offer them some gum instead and let them know your health is at risk too!

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