as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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compile a list of 5 common misconceptions about the health effects of smoking.
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1. smoking does not cause cancer – in reality, smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer cases and causes other cancers, heart disease and stroke as well.

2. smoking is not as bad as it used to be – cigarettes today contain more nicotine and other chemicals than they did a few decades ago, meaning they are more addictive and more harmful to your health.

3. light cigarettes are safer – light cigarettes still contain the same amount of nicotine and other harmful chemicals as regular cigarettes, so they are equally as dangerous.

4. smokeless tobacco is less hazardous than cigarettes – smokeless tobacco is still addictive, contains many carcinogens, and can lead to oral cancer.

5. people will eventually quit smoking eventually – many people think that if you smoke long enough, you will eventually be able to quit on your own. in reality, this is not the case; most people need help quitting or switching to other forms of nicotine products.
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