Effects of Smoking

The effects of smoking include respiratory illnesses including a lower level of lung function, shortness of breath and reduced rate of lung growth in young smokers.

Effects of smoking can cause many other illnesses as well. Cancer of the lung, throat, mouth, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, cervix, stomach, stomach ulcers and vascular disease due to reduced blood flow to the body.

In adults, cigarette smoking causes heart disease and stroke.

Effects of smoking - reduces the physical abilities, performance and endurance even among well-trained athletes.

On average a non-smoker lives 7 years longer than a smoker

The effects of smoking at an early age increases your chances of getting lung cancer.

Smokers’ immune system is weakened. They get colds and the flu more often than non-smokers.

Men who smoke can become impotent

Smokers age at a faster rate. Wrinkles appear sooner and they have a general appearance of looking older than a non-smoker.

Non-smokers who are exposed to second hand smoke can also experience all the effects of smoking.

Tobacco has over 4000 chemicals, none of which are good for your health.

The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide increases heart rate and blood pressure.

Effects of smoking can reduce the blood flow thereby cutting off oxygen to the hands and legs. Some smokers have limbs amputated because of this.

Is it any wonder the term "butt it out" has gained popularity? People are finally coming to grips with the reality of what tobacco products do to the human body. "IT KILLS"

It wasn't that long ago that the majority of people on this lovely planet of ours were smokers.

This is no longer true! The smoker is a dying breed, sad but true. More and more people are butting out and improving their health and quality of life.

Won't you join us?

"Butt Out!"

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