Still not able to quit smoking??

It is a well known fact that smoking is dangerous to health. Still several people continue to smoke. Few among them do not show any attempts to quit smoking whereas few do try to get rid of it. But again many are unsuccessful. Let us see the risks of smoking.

• The major risk associated with smoking cigarette is lung cancer which can even lead to death. The smoke contains some carcinogenic chemicals which are deposited on the lungs. In turn it leads to initiation and growth of tumors.


• Not only lung cancer, but smoking can cause heart disorders. It has been proved that smokers are more prone to heart attacks.


• Tobacco is harmful for throat, mouth, kidney, pancreas and many other parts of the body.


• Besides smoking cigarette causes yellowing of finger nails, teeth and skin.


• Bad breath, bad smelling clothes and hair are other problems faced by smokers. It causes wrinkles on the facial skin.


• Smoking also is one of the causes for erectile dysfunction. The nicotine present in the cigarette constricts the arteries. This causes narrowing of arteries and as a result it restricts the flow of blood towards penis. It leads to impotence. Also smoking is responsible for low sperm count, reduced volume of ejaculation and abnormal shape of sperms.


• If a pregnant woman smokes, it can cause adverse effects on the unborn child.

It is very much essential for a smoker to get rid of his smoking habit as early as possible. The more you continue the more adverse effects it is going to have on your health.