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Effect of Smokin1
Effect of Smokin1
1. Cancer
Tobacco use increases the risk for many types of cancer, such as as
lung cancer
2. Heart disease
Studies show a direct link between cigarette smoking and coronary heart
disease
3. Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk for pregnancy
complications.
4. Stroke
Because the side effect of smoking can cause weakening of blood vessels
6. Going blind
Smoking doesn’t do your peepers any good. Smoking increases your risk
of age-related macular degeneration. The leading cause of blindness in
adults over age of 65.
7. Type 2 diabetes
Smoking contributes to type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of
complication from the disease including poor blood flow to legs and
feet.
8. Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is a life threatening reproductive complication that is
more likely in smokers. It occurs when a fertilized egg implants
somewhere other than the uterus.
9. Fertility issues
It causes reduced fertility in women and can contribute to other
problems during pregnancy
10.Gum disease
A gum infection that destroys the bone that support the teeth, it is a
mjor cause of tooth loss in adults