American Indians and tobacco use.

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The discussion centers on the historical prevalence of lung cancer among American Indians, particularly in relation to their use of tobacco prior to European contact. It raises questions about the impact of factors such as diet, inactivity, and air pollution on lung health, suggesting these may have a more significant effect than tobacco use alone. The conversation also touches on the additives in modern cigarettes that increase addiction, contrasting them with natural tobacco, which is perceived as less harmful. Overall, the thread explores the complexities of lung cancer causation beyond just tobacco use.
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Question about cancer,speciffcaly lung cancer.Did American Indians suffered from lung cancer?They smoked tobacco long before Europeans discovered America, right?(I know it is hard to tell now what happened hundreds of years ago).
But maybe bad diet,innactivity and air pollution have more impact on our lungs than tobacco alone?
 
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