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Weakens bones : Smoking interferes with calcium absorption, which should be a major concern for people with arthritis since they are already at risk of developing osteoporosis (and at a greater risk for fractures) as we know that inflammation can also lead to cartilage damage that erodes the bone around the joint, thereby decreasing the mineral content of our bones

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Hormonal Effects of Smoking Smoking has been found to have various effects on the body's hormones