I don't smoke, and maybe it's healthier not to smoke, but it seems everyone I know that has died already (and it's a lot of people) has died of cancer and have never smoked. I have friends who smoke like chimney's and are healthier than most. I'm wondering if the nicotine doesn't kill off certain cancer cells and other bad things.
More people die of cancer here in the US than in all of Europe, and more European's smoke than Americans.
Any reputable Dr. will tell you that if you have been smoking a lot for a lot of years, then it's dangerous to your health to quit cold turkey. Your body goes into traumatic shock and you can have a heart attack and can also end up with emphysema AFTER quitting!!
Also since nicotine is considered a drug, then why hasn't the government taken it off the shelves? (They are getting billions off of the cigarette companies).
Just bumping and grinding my brain here!!!