Bad lifestyle and food-related problems are considered to be the main reasons for the increasing number of serious and chronic diseases around the world. The habit that is causing the most harm to health is the habit of tobacco or smoking.

Consumption of tobacco, whether in the form of smoking or chewing tobacco, can be seriously harmful to health. Tobacco damages almost every part of the body. Many studies have also drawn attention to the fact that tobacco consumption is also a major cause of premature death. Unfortunately, a large population of the country, especially the youth, are falling prey to it.

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on 31 May to make people aware of the damage caused to health due to tobacco, and the increasing risk of diseases and to encourage people to quit tobacco. Let us know about the health problems caused by tobacco.

Effect of tobacco-smoking on health
Health experts say, tobacco is generally considered to be the cause of oral disease and smoking is considered to be the cause of lung cancer. But its risks are not limited to this, tobacco smoking is harmful to your entire body. Increasing heart-related problems- be it heart attack or brain problems, it affects everyone.

Dangerous for the effect on the lungs and respiratory system

Tobacco, especially in the form of smoking, seriously damages the lungs and respiratory system. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer by 15 times. Apart from this, people who smoke also have a higher risk of getting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is a serious lung disease in which breathing is difficult.

According to the American Lung Association, smoking habit has been considered a major risk factor for 90% of lung cancer cases.

Mouth and throat-related diseases.

Things like gutkha, khaini, and bidi increase the risk of oral diseases and even oral cancer manifold. People who chew tobacco can have oral cancer, the risk of which has been higher in rural India. The element nicotine present in tobacco weakens the teeth and gums and also increases diseases like pyorrhea.

The report of the Indian Dental Association also states that oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India, especially in those areas where gutkha is consumed more. It is important to stay away from it.

Know the dangers of tobacco smoking as well.

The habit of tobacco smoking harms your body in many other ways.

Smoking increases blood pressure and heart rate, which increases the risk of heart attack.

Nicotine and carbon monoxide can form clots in the blood, which can stop the supply of blood to the brain and there is a risk of stroke.

Nicotine is an addictive chemical that imbalances the brain's dopamine. This can lead to anxiety and depression.
It also has an impact on pregnant women and children. Consumption of tobacco in any form during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage and premature delivery.

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