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Will Tobacco Stunt The Growth?
Hello doctor, My names Tyler. Im 18 years old waking up at 6 1/2 inch and falling asleep at 6 . My question is, I started lightly smoking cigarrettes on my 16th birthday, since then have slowly increased to 2-3 black n milds a day. My dad is 5 8 along with my mother. Im 18 and 7 months. Could the tobacco have stunted my growth at all.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hi,
It is unlikely that tobacco could have affected your growth. However, it can definitely harm you in other ways. I hope you will keep that in mind whatever you decide to do about your smoking habit.
Best wishes.
It is unlikely that tobacco could have affected your growth. However, it can definitely harm you in other ways. I hope you will keep that in mind whatever you decide to do about your smoking habit.
Best wishes.
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