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Tobacco has been associated with increased risk of dying from stomach cancer in a recent study that compared smokers and non-smokers. Stomach cancer is also caused by bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, which causes indigestion and ulcers and has an additive effect with smoking in influencing the formation of cancer.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Pak Tribune
About: Smoking also linked to stomach cancer
Date: 2 October 2005
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