Hello everyone, today I would like to tell you about the various health problems caused by tobacco. Medical science has extensively proven that the consumption of tobacco in any form, be it smoking or chewing is very injurious to our health. Tobacco is a highly addictive substance. Consumption of tobacco is one of the leading causes of cancer. Therefore, tobacco manufacturers are required to print a statutory warning on the packaging of their products that 'Consumption of tobacco is injurious to health'.
Did you know that not only smokers but even the people close to them who passively inhale that smoke are at risk? According to a study by WHO, 80 lakh people die every year from diseases related to tobacco consumption and around 12 lakhs were people who don't smoke or consume tobacco in any form. Passive smoking is not a myth and is a serious issue. Smoke from cigarettes is not only harmful to the smoker but also to the people who are in close proximity to that person.
Tobacco invites Cancer, COPD, Asthma, stroke
Tobacco is the leading cause of mouth cancer and lung cancer. Chewing tobacco and smoking leads to mouth cancer and smoke from cigarettes and beedi when inhaled can also lead to lung cancer. Consumption of tobacco is injurious and could result in various diseases in our bodies like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and other breathing-related diseases. Consumption of tobacco could also lead to diabetes and brain strokes. Smoking also affects our fertility and has been a proven cause of infertility and erectile dysfunction.
Smoking also affects our cognitive functions and can cause insomnia, stress, headaches, and several eye problems. It also affects our brain's thought process.
Promise yourself to quit tobacco
You must have understood by now that the consumption of tobacco is harmful to you and to your loved ones. Avoid consuming tobacco and make others aware of the various diseases related to tobacco consumption. You will see major changes in your body within a few weeks of quitting tobacco and you will feel healthy and energetic.
If you're having trouble quitting tobacco, consult a doctor immediately, they will thoroughly guide you through the process and help you in every stage of fighting tobacco addiction. Quit tobacco today and lead a healthy and prosperous life.
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