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How Does Smoking Contribute To The Development Of Osteoporosis?

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Question : How smoking contributed to the development of osteoporosis
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Brief Answer: My affecting the blood vessels Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Smoking causes numerous problems one amongst them is bone defects. The nicotine and the smoke inspired causes increased production of free radicals which cause damage to the blood vessels and the calcium incorporating cells leading to bone weakness. Regards,
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How Does Smoking Contribute To The Development Of Osteoporosis?

Brief Answer: My affecting the blood vessels Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Smoking causes numerous problems one amongst them is bone defects. The nicotine and the smoke inspired causes increased production of free radicals which cause damage to the blood vessels and the calcium incorporating cells leading to bone weakness. Regards,