Smoking
Many studies show the dangers of smoking to health. Tobacco products have no safe substances, and inhaling them won’t only impact your lungs. They can affect the entire body. The mortality rate for smokers in the US alone is at least three times compared to non-smokers. The CDC also says that the practice is one of, if not the most, preventable death cause in the US alone. While its adverse effects might not be immediately apparent, long-term exposure can cause complications. Thus, it’s best to quit the habit.
The most common cause of smoking is lung damage. Over time, it can result in various complications. Besides infections, smokers are at risk of chronic and potentially non-reversible conditions, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, and lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only harm the respiratory system. It also affects the cardiovascular system. For example, nicotine can narrow, tighten, and damage blood vessels, restricting blood flow. It can also raise blood pressure and increase the risks of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.
It’s also not uncommon for smoking to cause gastrointestinal problems. GI conditions like gastritis may occur. Smoking also can cause IBS, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease.
