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We used the BPRF for each riskoutcome pair to calculate riskoutcome scores (ROSs) and categorize the strength of evidence for the association between smoking and each health outcome using a star rating from 1 to 5

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Peptic Ulcers: Smoking raises stomach acid levels and weakens the stomachs natural mucus defense, making it easier for painful ulcers to form in the stomach or upper small intestine

24 gave significant estimates for AMR because most of the included studies were not adjusted for smoking and other potential confounding variables