Preface
Whether you smoke or not, smoking is hazardous to your health. Statistics from World Health Organization indicates that there are 10% premature deaths and in some extent it is associated with smoking, passive smoking is also included; 90% death of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has something to do with smoking as well.Patients of stroke and heart disease, with smoking history, have twice the chance of dying compared to non-smokers. Passive smoking in adults, as well as in children, also causes lung cancer and other severe respiratory diseases.
Respiratory Diseases Caused by Smoking
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Lung cancer
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Emphysema
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Bronchial asthma
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Chronic bronchitis
Cardiovascular Diseases Caused by Smoking
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Atherosclerosis
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Intermittent claudication
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Coronary artery disease
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Deep venous thrombosis
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Myocardial infarction
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Stroke
Miscellaneous
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Hazards to the children
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Peptic ulcer risk
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Fertility decrease
Conclusion
The earlier you quit smoking, the less harm you inflict on the people around you and the sooner your body patches up your health. Stop smoking keeps you away from heart diseases, lung cancer, respiratory diseases, and many others; before you know it, your health returns already.
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