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Smoking may be far more deadly than anyone thought, according to the conclusions of a new study published in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine 

 raises the possibility that those who smoke are at risk for at least a dozen additional deadly diseases beyond the 21 currently linked to smoking. 

MPR news medical commentator Dr. Jon Hallberg talks about the implications of the research. He is a physician in family medicine at the University of Minnesota. He also shares his insights and expertise on health and health care every week on All Things Considered.

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