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Aside from ameliorating symptoms or side-effects, another reported benefit of smoking in schizophrenia is that nicotine tends to improve attention and other cognitive functions (Kumari Reference Kumari and Postma2005)

Nondaily smoking still tied to elevated cancer, mortality risk People who smoke occasionally even just a few times a month still have a mortality risk significantly higher than never smokers, suggesting that complete cessation is needed to lower risks, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open

Working with your care team is especially important if youre considering medication, using more than one nicotine replacement product or experiencing other health problems

36 The association between smoking and preterm birth was stronger for earlier-term births