Ruth Has Been Smoking Cigarettes for Many Years, and Her

question 69

Multiple Choice

Ruth has been smoking cigarettes for many years, and her habit has become so severe that she smokes at least two packs every day. For which of the following medical issues is she at increased risk?

• A) deafness
• B) glaucoma
• C) a fractured hip
• D) Turner's syndrome

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