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the stigma of copd Return to previous page 11/21/2017 2580 Views 6 Answers Last Activity: 2 years ago, clipper (Debbie) - NJ State Captain Tags: Smoking stigma Question: 0 lazy t 2 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel the stigma of copd lazy t 2 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments I do not know where to post this. We are all concerned about the "stigma" of copd being caused by smoking. And, we wonder, why isn't copd getting as much research and discussion as cancer. Many of us think it is because it is a disease of choice. Well, that may be the case, but apparently many of the cancers are that way also. Check out this article: Nearly half of all cancer deaths linked to preventable risk factors: study shows By KANIKA MONGA MD This article appeared on the ABC news site.Does this not speak loudly to our situation?
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