Dangers Of Smoking
By: vivecaTotal Views: 360, Word Count: 460,
Inspite of the worldwide awareness and anti-smoking campaigns, tobacco inhalation is successful in haunting the health organizations and innocent victims globally. The dangers and ill effects of smoking are not restricted to the individual body, it is prevalent in the immediate surroundings with equal hazardous and lethal dimensions. Smoking has its long term and short term effects in proportion with the immunity of the sufferer and the amount consumed. Here is the detaile view of smoking and its fatal effects depending on the type of immediate environment:
Danger on the individual who is the regular customer of cigarettes: Smoking has a direct attack on a chain smoker, slowly killing the appetite and playing with his/her life. Smoking is responsible for the death of 390,000 Americans per year. Health dangers on smokers are varied and multiple.
- Cigarette smokers are more prone to the risk of cardiac problems and diseases. They suffer more than twice from heart attack to normal people.
- Tobacco contains nicotine and tar which blocks the flow of blood and air in the body which result in smokers coughing, pale skin and tumors.
- Arsenic and cyanide are carcinogens in smoke which might cause irritation in throat and mouth, at times resulting in mouth and esophagus cancer.
Respiratory troubles caused from tobacco: The intake of tobacco over the years interfere with the metabolic rate of the victim. It lowers the metabolic rate affecting the food intake. Tar found in tobacco attaches nicotine particle on its surface to carry it to the bloodstream which results in blood clogging. Tar is a sticky substance which gets accumulated on the surface of hair like projections found in the air passage, and hampers the cleaning function of these hairs. This causes constant coughing and formation of mucus.
Immediate effect on the environment: 80% of the poisonous gases released by the process of smoking linger in the surrounding air causing inflammation of bladder, mouth, ears, eyes and lungs to the non-smokers. Passive smokers are 50^% prone to the attacks of cardiac troubles and asthma.
Minor dangers of smoking:
- Anger, frustration and addiction of drugs like cocaine and grass.
- Smoking distorts the happy picture of a family; it is the cause of the breakdown of many families in US.
- Pale skin, bad breath and smell are the by-products of smoking.
The dangers of smoking can be averted if right medication and anti-smoking method is applied at the right time. The list of successful methods includes the interference of a doctor, health organization and naturally made medicines which are safe and bear no side effects on the body.
About the Author
Viveca is a leading psychiatrist working against the evil effects of smoking on people. She is a frequent volunteer in the anti-smoking campaigns and propagandas organized by NGO’s and other organizations. Her current study on the benefits of homeopathy in reducing the cravings of tobacco is well accepted by the other research centers. To make the process of quitting easier and cheaper you are recommended to try the new product launched by Smoke Deter.
Advice Rating: Not yet rated
Login to vote