Maxwell is a smoker.He works long hours for a low pay and has a considerable amount of stress at work.He 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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Synergistic effects of smoking refer to the way smoking interacts with other risk factors such as stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise to increase the likelihood of health problems such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Maxwell's smoking may be exacerbating his health problems due to the synergistic effect it has with his high-stress job and poor diet.

Maxwell Is a Smoker