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The Effects of Tobacco on Bariatric Surgery

Numerous studies have shown that tobacco smoking is hazardous for one’s health. In fact, it is still the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Smoking increases one’s chance of developing cancer including those of the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, and...