The ABCs of Smoking HEALTH EDCO a division of WRS Group, Ltd
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The ABCs of Smoking
HEALTH EDCOa division of WRS Group, Ltd
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ASTHMA
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Characterized by inflammation and constriction of the lungs’ main
airways, an asthma attack may be triggered by smoking or exposure
to secondhand smoke.
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Atherosclerosis
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Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque accumulates on the inner
walls of blood vessels. Plaque can clog blood vessels, which may
eventually result in a heart attack.
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Bronchitis
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Bronchitis – inflammation of the lungs’ main air passages – reduces air flow to and from the lungs and causes heavy phlegm production.
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Emphysema
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Emphysema occurs when tar in cigarette smoke causes irritation
and reduces elasticity in the lungs’ alveoli (air sacs), causing continual
shortness of breath.
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Fetal Damage
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Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth,
miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS).
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Gum Disease
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Caused by plaque between teeth and gums, gum disease can lead to
tooth decay and tooth loss. Smokers are at increased risk for
developing gum disease.
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Halitosis
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Heart Attack
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Smoking reduces oxygen in the blood, adds to the artery-clogging process, and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. These
effects can lead to a heart attack.
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High Blood
Pressure
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Nicotine increases a smoker’s heart rate and narrows arteries, contributing to high blood
pressure, a condition that can lead to a stroke or fatal heart attack.
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Lung Cancer
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Smoking causes more than 85% of all lung cancer cases. Lung cancer
is often not detected until an advanced stage, intensifying the risk that it will spread to other
parts of the body.
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Osteoporosis
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Low bone mass and progressive bone loss characterize
osteoporosis. There is a direct relationship between smoking and
decreased bone density.
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Premature Aging
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Research shows that smoking may cause hair loss, prematurely gray
hair, and damage to blood vessels. It can also cause premature
wrinkling of the skin.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, debilitating condition, occurs when
the body’s own immune system attacks joints and organs, causing
painful swelling.
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Stroke
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A potential cause of paralysis, brain damage, or death, a stroke occurs
when an artery in the brain becomes clogged or bursts.
Smoking causes hardened arteries, high blood pressure, and clotting
problems, all of which can result in a stroke.