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School of Medicine Dean, Professor Refiloe Masekela, featured in the American Thoracic Society’s “Who’s Who in ATS” website

5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know

Michael Joseph Blaha, MD MPH
Source: John Hopkins Medicine
If you have thought about trying to kick a smoking habit, you’re not alone. Nearly 7 of 10 smokers say they want to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — smoking harms nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Nearly one-third of deaths from heart disease are the result of smoking and secondhand smoke.
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