World No Tobacco Day, celebrated annually on May 31, aims to raise awareness of the deadly side effects of smoking.
This year’s theme is “We need food, not tobacco” and aims to inspire governments around the world end subsidies Instead of growing tobacco, the money is used to support farmers in growing sustainable crops to improve food security and nutrition.
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16 million people in the U.S. have disease caused by smoking. Passive smoking kills approximately 41,000 adults and 400 infants each year.
Here are some adverse effects of smoking that may motivate you to quit:
1. Gum disease: Smoking is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It increases the risk of gum diseases such as periodontitis, which affects the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth.
2. Fracture: Research shows that smoking reduces bone strength and can lead to fractures.Smoking also slows fractures recover.
3. Asthma: Smoking can trigger asthma because it irritates the lining of the airways. Secondhand smoke is also a strong trigger for asthmatics, especially in young children.
4. Diabetes: Smokers have a 30-40% higher risk of developing cancer, according to a CDC report type 2 diabetes than those who don’t. Smoking increases the chance of developing insulin resistance, blindness and nerve damage. It also reduces blood flow to extremities and can lead to amputation.
5. Lung cancer: about 90% of lung cancer Cases are caused by smoking. Smokers are 15 to 30 times more likely to develop or die from lung cancer than non-smokers.who smokes People who smoke a few cigarettes a day or who smoke occasionally also have an increased risk of lung cancer.
6. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): This is an obstructive lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD and can cause flare-ups.
7. Itinerary: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is temporarily cut off. It can cause paralysis, slurred speech, changes in brain function and death.Studies have shown that people who smoke 20 cigarettes a day suffer from stroke compared to non-smokers.
8. Cardiovascular disease: There is a direct link between increased tobacco use and the risk of heart disease. Smoking can clog and narrow arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow to the heart.
9. Rheumatoid arthritis: It is a chronic inflammation Causes swelling of the joints of the hands and feet. Smoking is one of the leading causes of early-life rheumatoid arthritis.
10. Erectile dysfunction: Tobacco use can cause narrowing of blood vessels throughout the body, including the blood vessels that carry blood to the penis.Men who smoke are twice as likely to develop cancer erectile dysfunction compared to non-smokers.
11. Pregnancy complications: Smoking increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy – a life-threatening complication that occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus.it also increases the risk abortion and premature birth.
12. Birth defects: Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of a child having a cleft lip – a condition in which a baby’s lips, or mouth, do not develop properly.
No Splash (CC0)
Published by Medicaldaily.com