Jump to full article: Limerick Post (ie), 2002-07-06
Intro: DISTURBING statistics reveal that 50 lung cancer cases develop in Limerick each year.
According to the Irish Cancer Society's results of a recent survey, conducted to determine the impact of smoking on sporting ability particularly in the 15-24 age group, there is an average of 59 new cases of lung cancer in Limerick annually.
The survey also reveals that smoking has considerable short-term effects on sporting performance and fitness levels. . .
The survey found that 49 per cent of smokers in the 15-24 age group said smoking had a high impact on their sporting ability while another 30 per cent rated it significant.
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