But it may also be a sign of an underlying disease
"Our study reveals an explanation how nicotine contributes to induction of inflammation and in doing so shows new possibilities for future therapies to treat tobacco-related diseases which each year lead to premature deaths of several million people worldwide," researcher Constantin Urban explained in a press release
Slow, measured puffs produce less harsh smoke than rapid, aggressive draws
Therefore, this tremendous burden on public health calls for further understanding of the biological mechanisms contributing to smoking initiation and early-stage sustenance
While lung cancer ranks first among the cancers caused by smoking, some other types of cancer caused by smoking include cancers of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, stomach, kidney and urinary tract, bowel, liver, pancreas, bladder, cervix, and a type of leukemia