According to Reddy, studies have found that HIV infection independently increases the risks for developing serious medical outcomes such as heart attacks, emphysema and lung cancer that are already associated with smoking, making HIV infection and smoking a particularly dangerous combination
Diabetic smokers are also more likely to experience serious health complications, such as cardiovascular and kidney disease, retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, as well as poor blood flow that can lead to infections, ulcers, and possible amputation
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For instance, a UK study found that British youths were exposed to 28% more smoking impressions in UK youth-rated movies than US youth-rated movies, because 79% of movies rated for adults in the US are classified as suitable for youths in the UK, reflecting the less conservative nature of film classification in the UK