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Topping it off, smoking can weaken bones, destroy the health of gums and cause teeth loss, increase the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, promote inflammation, decrease immune function, and contribute to Type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis

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Headquartered in Giza, not far from the Sphinx, the company is known locally for its straw-coloured packs of Cleopatra cigarettes adorned with a profile of the iconic queen