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World Service,06 Mar 1996,13 mins

Giving Up Smoking

Health Matters

Available for over a year

The British No Smoking Day and laser surgery advances. Smoking has been linked to at least 26 diseases and a day has been earmarked to help support smokers who want to stop. Dentists are also being asked to give patients support and help support any issues with oral health. Also in the programme, a look at the advances in laser surgery and its use in medicine.

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