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SMOKING.......JUST THE FACTS
- Smoking weakens the immune system by inhibiting cellular
immunity.
- Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, a substance that
is toxic to the brain.
- Tobacco smoking is associated with a higher incidence of
gingivitis and tooth loss.
- Tobacco smoke contains cadmium, a heavy metal that can
cause high blood pressure, kidney stones, and other toxic
symptoms.
- Tobacco smoke induces the formation of free radicals—-
highly reactive molecules that can bind to normal, healthy cells and
destroy them.
- Smokers have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease,
a decreased response to anti-ulcer medications, and a higher
mortality from peptic ulcer.
- Female smokers are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis.
- Female smokers are at higher risk for premature menopause.
- Smoking accelerates skin aging and wrinkle formation.
- Smoking causes a decrease in penile blood flow and can cause
impotence in males.
- Smokers have a three to five-fold increase in coronary artery
disease compared to non-smokers.
- Smoking is associated with the development of urinary tract
cancer, bowel cancer, pancreatic cancer, cervical and uterine
cancer— and yes, lung cancer.
- Smoking is a potent risk factor for atherosclerosis.
- 40% of heavy smokers die before they reach retirement age.
- Nicotine causes adrenaline release, which can cause
anxiety, heart palpitations, diarrhea, and high blood pressure.
- Hydrogen cyanide, a chemical in tobacco smoke, causes
inflammation of the bronchi which leads to bronchitis. Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema often
eventually result.
- The adrenal stimulation caused by nicotine can aggravate
hypoglycemia. Eventually, adrenal exhaustion results.
- The American Lung Association reports that 350,000 Americans
die each year from cigarette smoking. This is more than the
combined deaths from illegal drugs, traffic accidents, suicide,
homicide, and alcohol.
Don’t Kid Yourself. Smoking tobacco is incompatible with a healthy
lifestyle.
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