Dangers of Smoking

The new that appear on the dangers of sigeret are not new thing anymore. There are many
dangers of smoking to the body, to the immediate family, to the society, to the environment
and to the economy. More than 700 chemical additives are found in cigarettes. Some of
them are classified as toxic and are not allowed in food.

Once lit, a cigarette reaches a temperature of nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This high
heat helps release thousands of chemical compounds, including poisons like carbon
monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, at least 43 carcinogens, and numerous mutagens. All of
these are drawn into the body when a smoker inhales.

Composision
Dangers Of Smoking With Nicotine
One of the main dangers of smoking is due to Nicotine. Nicotine is found naturally in
tobacco. It has no odor and no color. It is, however, both physically and psychologically
addictive, and it causes those who use it to want to smoke one cigarette after another.

Nicotine enters the body as tiny droplets resting on particles of tar in cigarette smoke.
Inhaled into the lungs, the drug passes quickly into the bloodstream, reaching the brain
within about 10 seconds. In another 5 to 10 seconds the nicotine has spread to all parts of
the body.

The nicotine raises both the heart rate and blood pressure. The smoker quickly feels more
alert and relaxed. In less than 30 minutes, however, about half of the nicotine has left the
bloodstream, and the smoker starts feeling less alert, more edgy.

So he or she reaches for another cigarette to get a new "hit" of nicotine. Over time, the
smoker starts needing more cigarettes throughout the day to satisfy the craving.

Dangers Of Smoking With Tar

There are other dangers of smoking as well. The tar from tobacco smoke starts to
accumulate on the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs. The hot smoke burns the tiny
hairlike projections (called cilia) that trap harmful particles before they enter the lungs.

Impact

Carbon Monoxide
One more of the dangers of smoking are Carbon monoxide. Smoking also increases the
level of carbon monoxide in the lungs. This poisonous gas is quickly absorbed into the
blood, reducing its capacity to carry oxygen.
As a result, the smoker has to exert more physical effort to attain a given task than does a
nonsmoker. The heart in particular must work harder, particularly during rigorous exercise.
Increased levels of carbon monoxide in the blood can impair vision, perception of time, and
coordination.
Smoking is the one of the main cause of death every year. Smoking cause number of
smoke related diseases such as lung cancer (Smoking and Lung Cancer), respiratory
problems and heart ailments and these dangers of smoking are increasing yearly.

Certain breathing disabilities are also the dangers of smoking. It could also result in a
decreased capability to enjoy physical capabilities because of the ailment or side effects like
breathing problems. Smoking leads to reduction in life expectancy.

Over the years a smoker will be more likely to develop respiratory ailments, thickening of
the arteries, blood clots, cancer of the lung, cervix, larynx, mouth, esophagus, bladder,
pancreas, and kidney, and emphysema, as well as exhibit symptoms such as reduced
stamina, poor athletic performance, wheezing, coughing, dizziness, and nausea.
In time, a smoker suffers increased resistance to the flow of air into the lungs and reduced
lung capacity. Besides these serious problems, prolonged tobacco use leads to stained
teeth and fingers and bad breath. Even a smoker's clothes and living quarters tend to smell
of tobacco.

Smoking Is A Costly Affair

Smoking is a costly affair. An ordinary smoker invites enormous cost to maintain this
unhealthy lifestyle and the costs do not affect exclusively to him. The most apparent cost of
smoking is the daily, weekly and monthly expenditure of an ordinary smoker.

Medical Expenditure
Medical expenditures will also have to be addressed as most, if not all, smoke related
diseases require treatment, services and medication. Health care services do not always
come free.

At the same time, due to illness the smoker has to refrain from work and forced to retire to
the hospital be. This leads to reduce in income level and there after, instead of bringing in
more money to the household, the money had to be taken out.

Secondhand Smoking
Another one of the dangers of the smoking is that smoking not only diminishes the health of
the smokers but also diminishes the health of the non smokers around him through
secondhand smoking

Facial Charm
Bad breath brought about by smoking would require gum or mints to overcome the odor.
The smoker may also opt for breath fresheners, which are even more expensive. Cigarette
components stain the teeth.

Having yellow teeth means extra charge from the dentist aside from the usual cleaning.
Smokers were also found to have darkened gums. Smoking could also effect the wrinkling
of the skin earlier than the usual.
Other Dangers Of Smoking
Smoking gives a higher risk of starting a fire. Many fires had been discovered to originate
from a cigarette left lit. It also leads to air pollution due to the constant release of carbon
monoxide in the proximate vicinity.
Presently, the insurance companies are charging more premium for smokers. Smokers who
die early do not get to enjoy the fruits of their pensions. This means less social security
benefits.

Cigarette smoking also affects the overall aesthetics of the person. Smoking also leads to
breakups with their loved ones. Smoke makes clothes dirty and the resulting in increase in
money spent on dry cleaning. The smoke can also result in bad smell in the skin and hair
(Bad Breath and Smoking).

Smoking also has emotional costs. The dependence to smoking when one gets addicted
can be very restricting. There is also the pressure to quit smoking as the smoker realizes
the harmful effects to himself and to his or her family

How to stop Smoking

1. Learn to hate cigerettes

2. Mix with people who do not smoke
3. Find a substituate for cigerettes, such as candy or sugar
4. Etc
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Secandhand Smoking

And environment