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Other major risk factors for periodontal disease include genito-urinary infections, smoking and excessive alcohol drinking.
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The latest figures also show that fewer women are smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy and more are taking recommended supplements - folic acid and vitamin D.
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They are living more sedentary lifestyles, eating more unhealthily, smoking more and drinking more alcohol.
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"Women quit smoking, and stop drinking alcohol and caffeine for their kids, " she says.
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Smoking and drinking too much alcohol are both risk factors for this disease.
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Physical activity dropped by 40%, cigarette smoking increased by 16%, and drinking alcohol with regularity increased by 32%.
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"That risk can be reduced by simple lifestyle changes, such as not smoking, drinking alcohol sensibly, exercising regularly and eating a healthy, balanced diet to reduce the risk of obesity - a major contributory factor increasing the risk of diabetes and eventually cardiac disease, " he added.
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These included cutting down on smoking or drinking alcohol, adopting different sleeping positions, and using dental gum shields which help hold muscles in place and so prevent snoring.
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He said if cannabis cafes were set up in Britain up to 25% would switch to smoking the drug rather than drinking alcohol, leading to less drunken behaviour and violence.
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