And as one indicator of the state of play, 53 countries still do not have complete smoking bans in health facilities. MPOWER prevented 300 million new smokers As youve heard, we estimate that more than 70% of the worlds population is now protected with at least one MPOWER tobacco control policy as compared to 15% in 2007, said Dr Kelly Henning, head of Bloombergs public health program, speaking at the press briefing from New York City
Over time, smoking can cause: Chronic inflammation that makes the vocal folds swollen and stiff Thickening of tissue , which changes how your voice sounds Reduced flexibility , making it harder to control pitch and volume Increased mucus , leading to frequent throat clearing This is why many smokers develop a voice that sounds deeper, rougher, or constantly hoarse
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Medical history The subject of the following case report is a 28-year-old patient
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