Another reason to kick the habit:Ladies, listen up...

...before you light up.

The latest research shows women are more vulnerable to head and neck cancers than men, even though the numbers are higher among men .. and the reason for an increase in cases - SMOKING.

When you weed through all the numbers for a 5 year study the results show: ever-smoking accounted for 45% of head and neck cancers in men and 75% in women.

While the researchers ( supported by the NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ) say there might be other factors at play, the bottom line they say: "our results suggest that smoking is a strong risk factor for head and neck cancer in both sexes, and public health interventions should continue to focus on reducing smoking use by all," Dr. Abnet and his colleagues concluded.

If you want to read more check out the online Oct. 1 issue of 'Cancer'.
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jissue/104532863