Tobacco's effects - It has been shown in some countries that about 90 per cent of all lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoking and about 30 to 50 per cent of deaths from heart disease and strokes are attributable to cigarette smoking.
I RON DEFICIENCY is widespread in vulnerable groups in Jamaica such as pregnant women and children under four years old, concludes a Caribbean Food and Nutrition (CFNI) study assessing the vitamin A, beta-carotene and iron status in Jamaica.