smokers are unaware of the numerous health risks associated with smoking

A new study has revealed many smokers are unaware of the numerous health risks associated with smoking.

A doctor says cigarette packaging showing health conditions related to smoking should be updated. (AAP) Source: AAP

A Cancer Council Victoria survey shows at least half of smokers didn't know about the causal links of cigarettes with 13 health conditions -- ranging from various cancers to infertility in women, erectile dysfunction, blindness, diabetes, ectopic pregnancy and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Lead researcher Melanie Wakefield says disturbing cigarette packaging and graphic television advertising has made eight in 10 smokers aware of lung and throat cancers, emphysema and heart disease.

But she says the lack of knowledge of other health dangers means warnings needed to be updated.