Smoking, Kills Slowly

You probably know tobacco causes lung cancer and a whole host of other health problems-including the lung disease emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Most smokers want to give up but nicotine is highly addictive and it can be a difficult habit to quit.

Why smoking is bad for you?

• Lung cancer-the link between smoking and lung cancer was discovered many years ago. Many lung cancer cases are caused by smoking.  Unfortunately, most cases of lung cancer are not discovered until a late stage so survival rates are very low.
• Ulcers and acid indigestion- Smoking also increases your chances of developing a duodenal ulcer and acid indigestion.
• Decreased fertility- Chemicals in tobacco affect sperm quality and the living of the womb.
• Dangerous for your unborn baby- If you are pregnant remember that when you inhale cigarette smoke, it contains 4000 chemicals including carbon monoxide which can restrict your baby's oxygen and nutrient supply and affect growth. Babies born to smokers are more likely to be premature and have a low birth weight. Smoking also can increase the risk of miscarriage of stillbirth. 
• Passive smoking- If your partner, friends or family is a smoker, you are two to three times more likely to develop lung cancer than a non-smoker.
• Teeth and skin- Smokers often develop yellow teeth and have a higher incidence of gum disease. Their skin often appears thicker and ages quicker. 

Did you know, its never too late to give up smoking, you will extend your life by 10 years if stop smoking at the age of 30. So, quit smoking from now. I know its hard for smokers to stop, but try to reduce the numbers of cigarette day by day. Cigarette does not bring any benefit. Care of your lung.