Effects of Daily Smoking

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 If you are addict of smoking cigarette then you should know about these hazardous effects caused by smoking cigarette.

By 1964, the Surgeon General of the United States had proven that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. But, during the next 50 years, we discovered that smoking causes a slew of additional terrible diseases, leading to the 480,000 lives lost to tobacco that we confront today.


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Here are several smoking-related health effects you may not have heard about...


1. Type 2 Diabetes

Tobacco use leads to type 2 diabetes and raises the risk of complications, such as impaired blood flow to the legs and feet. This can result in infection and the need to amputate a limb. Yes, you may lose a foot or a limb.


2. Blindness

Cigarette smoking is bad for your eyes. Smoking raises your chances of developing age-related macular degeneration, the main cause of blindness in individuals over the age of 65.


3. Ectopic Pregnancy

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Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially fatal reproductive issue that is more common in smokers. It happens when a fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. The egg cannot survive, putting Mom's life at jeopardy.


4. Hip Fracture

Smokers lose bone density quicker than nonsmokers, putting you at danger of breaking bodily components such as your hip. Putting down the smokes can assist delay this process and keep you on the dance floor breaking a sweat rather than your bones.


5. Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer, which develops in the intestines (colon or rectum), is the second highest cause of cancer mortality in the United States. One of the explanations? Yes, smoking cigarettes. Tobacco use is associated with an increased risk of getting and dying from this form of cancer.


6. Fertility Issues

Pregnant women should be aware that smoking might impair your ability to conceive. It reduces fertility in women and can contribute to additional complications during pregnancy.


7. Gum Diseases

As if losing a leg wasn't bad enough (see #2), smoking also puts your teeth at risk. Tobacco use contributes to periodontitis, which is a gum infection that damages the bone that supports the teeth. It is a leading cause of adult tooth loss.


8. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory illness that affects the joints in your hands and feet. It is more frequent in women. It produces severe swelling, which can lead to bone loss and joint deformities. One of the factors is smoking, which is also linked to getting the condition at a younger age.



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