Enas Al-Banna wrote Thursday, February 8, 2024 05:00 AM
Smoking is a very harmful habit that affects your health in many ways. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco use claims the lives of about 80,000 people every year, of whom an estimated 10.3 thousand are non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke.
While that Smoking It is the main cause of lung disease, as it contributes to more than 80% of cases of lung cancer and obstructive pulmonary disease worldwide, but it can also affect other organs in the body, leading to various complications, and below we show 6 negative effects. To smoke on the body, according to the “onlymyhealth” website.
Heart disease
Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. Each puff of cigarette smoke releases toxins that damage blood vessels, increasing inflammation and plaque buildup, which in turn narrows the arteries and impedes blood flow throughout the body and to the heart.
Cancer risk
Smoking can lead to many different types of cancer, including cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, lung, trachea, bronchus, kidney, renal pelvis, urinary bladder, and cervix.
Impact on reproductive health
Smoking affects women’s reproductive health, and in some cases, women who smoke may find it difficult to get pregnant or may experience complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, and infant death during pregnancy.
Dental problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking can increase your risk of gum or periodontal disease, which may affect the bone structure that supports your teeth. Some common symptoms include red or swollen gums, painful chewing, sensitive teeth, and bleeding gums. .
Accelerate skin aging
Smoking also affects your skin and may speed up the aging process. Because it deprives your skin of oxygen and nutrients, it can hinder the production of collagen and elastin, which are the proteins that keep skin plump and elastic.
The effect on your bones
Smoking is dangerous for your bone health. Not only does it reduce blood flow to your bones, but the nicotine in a cigarette also slows the production of osteoclasts, which are cells that form new bone and help old bones grow and heal.
2024-02-08 03:00:00
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