Maxwell is a smoker.He works long hours for a low pay, and has a considerable amount of stress at work.He also suffers from high cholesterol and blood pressure.The doctor suspects that Maxwell's problems may be related to his smoking habit.This is called the ____ effects of smoking.

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The term "synergistic" refers to the combined effects of two or more factors that are greater than the sum of their individual effects. In this case, Maxwell's smoking habit may be synergistic with his long hours, low pay, and high levels of stress to exacerbate his health problems. It is important for him to quit smoking as soon as possible in order to improve his health outcomes. The other choices (A, B, and C) do not accurately describe the effects of smoking in this situation.

Maxwell Is a Smoker