What is a main cause of emphysema?

Smoking tobacco.

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  1. Eating too much fruit
  2. Sleeping late
  3. Smoking tobacco ✔

Why: Emphysema is linked to smoking, which damages the lungs over time.

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References

Answer: Smoking tobacco. Emphysema is linked to smoking, which damages the lungs over time.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    Emphysema, Explained in 90 Seconds
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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