Harmful Effects of Smoking

Hello dear
Today we will be talking about smoking and its harmful effects. It will be of benefit to note that no amount of precaution during smoking will prevent you from being exposed to the dangers of tobacco exposure. Be it use of pipe or whatever.
Cigarettes do contain more than 600 ingredients or constituents, but when burnt, produce more than 7000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are harmful and not less than 69 cause cancer.


Respiratory System
When smoke is inhaled, you take in harmful substances. With time the lungs will loose the ability to filter harmful toxins. These toxins get trapped in the lungs and lead to infections.

Cardiovascular System
Do you know that smoking damages your entire cardiovascular system? yes it does. When nicotine gets to your body, it gives your blood sugar a boost. After sometime, you begin to get tired and start craving for more. Nicotine tightens blood vessels. Smoking reduces good cholesterol levels and also raises blood pressure.

Skin Hair and Nails
Obvious Signs of smoking involves the skin. This include quick aging and wrinkling of the skin. Your finger nails will over a long period of time become yellowish due to cigarette stains. Its not uncommon to find yellow stained teeth among ardent smokers. The hair isn't left out as it holds on to the smell of tobacco which can even be inhaled by non smokers.

Digestive System
Smokers, it should be noted are at high risk of oral problems or infections. These lead to tooth loss, decay, or bad breath.

Sexuality and Reproduction 
Smoking has been found to negatively affect sexuality and reproduction. Smoking causes erectile dysfunction in men and also low sperm count which is vital in successful reproduction. Women are not left out as they may experience low libido. It should be noted that the stench produced from the body as a result of prolonged smoking is a major turn off to your sex partner. So please do the right thing. 

Blood clots and weakened blood vessels in the brain increase a smoker’s risk of stroke. Smokers who have heart bypass surgery are at increased risk of recurrent coronary heart disease. In the long term, smokers are at greater risk of blood cancer (leukemia).
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Blood clots and weakened blood vessels in the brain increase a smoker’s risk of stroke. Smokers who have heart bypass surgery are at increased risk of recurrent coronary heart disease. In the long term, smokers are at greater risk of blood cancer (leukemia).
- See more at: http://www.healthline.com/health/smoking/effects-on-body#sthash.lbBLhPUI.dpuf