Osteoporosis: The Effects of Smoking on Bone Health

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Osteoporosis: The Effects of Smoking on Bone Health

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Cigarette smoke generates free radicals -- molecules that attack and overwhelm the body's natural defenses -- contributing to bone loss and osteoporosis.

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Tags: Bone, Osteoporosis, Healthy Living, Smoking Cessation

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