Everybody knows that cigarette smoke is harmful and is the leading cause of preventable death that occur from cancer, respiratory disease, vascular disease and various other types of aliments as a result of cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and almost 80% of lung cancer deaths in women. Smoking also causes cancers of the bladder, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, cervix, kidney, lung, pancreas, and stomach, and causes acute myeloid leukemia.
The diseases in cigarette smoke come from the variety of dangerous
chemicals like tar to carbon monoxide that are in a single cigarette which are
very harmful to our bodies. Besides the well-known effects from smoking, like cancer,
vascular diseases, miscarriages, impotence, etc., one of cigarettes most deadly
side effects is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is a disease
that makes breathing difficult and can cause what's commonly known as 'smokers
cough' and is also one the leading cause of death worldwide. Cigarette
smokers are more likely to develop coronary heart disease
than nonsmokers, and a person can be at risk for a stroke.
These disturbing facts about cigarette smoking are very
well-known by everyone, hence a smoker should decide and try to quit smoking;
find people who supports your decision and will be able to help you quit
smoking. Quit
smoking is not easy but it is possible, and you need to be strong.
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