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Parents smoking hurt their genes
A recent British study said that before puberty, parents who smoke or mothers smoke during pregnancy will affect their genes and increase their risk of cancer.
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A recent British study said that before puberty, parents who smoke or mothers smoke during pregnancy will affect their genes and increase their risk of cancer.
Babies who have at least one parent or mother who smoke, have about five times the amount of cotinine (a byproduct of nicotine) in their urine compared to other children.