Smokes less than three cigarettes a day

What does "Smokes less than three cigarettes a day" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Smokes less than three cigarettes a day" refers to the frequency of a person's smoking habit. It means that the individual does not smoke more than two cigarettes in a single day. This is a way of measuring and categorizing the intensity of a person's smoking habit. It is often used in medical contexts to understand a person's potential exposure to the health risks associated with smoking.

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