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"Smoking Increases the Probability of Getting Cancer

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"Smoking increases the probability of getting cancer." Is a scientific statement?


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Lifetime Risk

The probability that an individual, over the course of a lifetime, will develop or die from a specific disease.

Identical Twin

One of a pair of twins who originate from a single fertilized egg, resulting in genetically identical individuals.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a key inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate neuronal excitability and plays a role in reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, typically associated with distress or impairment in functioning.

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