Health · 19 Jul 2026

Oncologist warns a five-minute smoke break causes lasting internal damage

Oncologist warns a five-minute smoke break causes lasting internal damage

A short tobacco break may look harmless but drives a slow internal decline in health, warns oncologist Dr Vineet Kaul. He explains that even brief, routine smoking exposes the body to carcinogens and cardiovascular strain, with the cumulative effect building silently over years before symptoms surface.

Source: Hindustan Times

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