Research has shown that smokers with chronic pancreatitis experience more pain and are more likely to develop pancreatic calcifications, where calcium deposits form inside the organ
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WATCH BELOW: Smokers butt out on Montreals restaurant terraces A few helpful tips: Never smoke in bed Never leave a burning cigarette unattended Dont place an ashtray on an unstable surface Never empty ashtrays into a trash can Never smoke in a place where there are flammable products Never smoke in the presence of flammable products contained in aerosol cans (e.g., hair sprays), oxygen cylinders etc Dont put cigarette butts in pots Never put out a cigarette in a flower container, pot or basket, or in black earth, mulch or any other similar materials Be cautious: Use an ashtray with a wide brim Keep lighters and matches out of the reach and sight of children Teach children about the dangers of fire Ask kids to tell an adult if they find lighters or matches
