2023-05-31 08:18:39
Smoking is harmful to health. Everyone knows this, yet smokers ignore it. Smoking is not a disease but increases the risk of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Smoking also increases the risk of tuberculosis and eye diseases. As it is injurious to health, the people living around the smoker can also suffer from various diseases due to secondhand smoke.
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According to the World Health Organization report published in 2022, around 7 million people worldwide suffer from various diseases due to smoking. Another 1.2 million people suffer from various problems due to second-hand smoke.
Today is World No Tobacco Day. World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the harmful health effects of smoking and encourage people to quit smoking.
Since smoking increases the risk of various diseases, if the doctor knows that the patient is a smoker, he is advised to quit smoking first.
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Maduchand Kar, Clinical Director of Oncology Department at Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center Limited in Kolkata, India, said that exactly why this is suggested-
Asthma problem increases
Smoking directly affects the lungs. It damages the small air sacs (alveoli) in the airways and lungs. The result is various lung disorders such as COPD, which causes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Smoking is extremely harmful for those who have asthma. Your lung health also begins to improve when you quit smoking. As a result, the ability to breathe and hold the breath for a long time also increases.
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It also harms reproductive health
Tobacco use increases the risk of pregnancy and childbirth. Again, the use of tobacco during pregnancy damages the baby’s lungs and brain.
As a result, the risk of miscarriage increases. Quitting smoking reduces the risk of preterm delivery and the fetus develops properly.
Reduces body inflammation
The sense of taste and smell will improve if you quit smoking. Smoking causes inflammation in the body, causing the taste and smell receptors to swell.
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Both active and passive smoking affect the sensitive organs of the body. As a result, the smell starts to decrease. But after quitting smoking it returns to normal.
Physical fitness decreases
Smoking has long-term effects on physical activity. When someone smokes, the heart, lungs and muscles get less oxygen.
As a result, physical fitness decreases. Smoking causes inflammation in bones and joints, which leads to various health problems like osteoporosis.
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Children may also be at increased risk of death
The effects of smoking affect not only smokers but also second-hand smokers. Adults who are exposed to secondhand smoke have many health problems.
The effects of smoking on babies include Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, acute respiratory infections, middle ear disorders, severe asthma, breathing problems and underdevelopment of the lungs. Due to these, the child’s risk of death may also increase.
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For these reasons, doctors advise to quit smoking. Quitting smoking is the first step to a healthy and active lifestyle.
Remember, not smoking a cigarette will add 30 seconds to your life. On the other hand, smoking one cigarette will shorten your life by 11 minutes. So say no to tobacco and ensure your health from today.
Source: Firstpost
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