Smoking is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Explain how smoking can affect the development of cancer. Define risk factors in your answer.

Risk factor - factors that increase the likelihood of developing a diseaseThey may be intrinsic or extrinsic and include factors like age, sex and smoking - for cancerChemicals in cigarettes (including tar) are cancer-causing (carcinogens)

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