DON'T SMOKE. IT'S AS SIMPLE AS THAT

Wondering about the effects of smoking? This blog will show you what smoking leads to. But be warned, its not pretty. Literally.

Want to see what I'm talking about for yourself? Just google images "smoking diseases," "effects of smoking," "smoking harms," or any of the terms listed in this blog. Be careful, though, the pictures are gruesome.

Don't forget to look at the videos posted on the bottom! They're informational and won't make you too queasy.

Monday, July 26, 2010

What Smoking Can Give You

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Thrombosis - A blood clot in the arteries supplying the heart
Heart Attack
  • Cerebral Thrombosis - The vessels to the brain become blocked
Collapse, Stroke, Paralysis
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure) - Risk factor for heart attack and stroke
  • Kidney Failure
  • Blockage of the vascular supply to the legs
Gangrene, Amputation
  • Lung Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Cancer of the Oesophagus
  • Cancer of the Kidneys
  • Cancer of the Pancreas
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Tongue Cancer
  • Larynx Cancer
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Blocked airflow making breathing more difficult
  • Emphysema - breathlessness caused by damage to the air sacs
  • Chronic Bronchitis - Coughing with a lot of mucus that continues for at least three months
  • Fertility Problems
  • Asthma
  • Bloodshot and Itchy Eyes
  • Macular Degeneration - eventual loss of eyesight
  • Cataracts
  • Stained Teeth and Gums
  • Periodontal Disease - Causes swollen gums, bad breath, and teeth to fall out
  • Ulcers
  • Pale Skin and Wrinkles - Due to reduced blood supply to skin & lower levels of vitamin A
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gum Disease
  • Buergers Disease - Causes poor circulation in the lower leg causing burning, tingling, and ulcerations
  • Hairy Tongue
And the list goes on

www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/smokehealth.htm
quitsmoking.lifetips.com/cat/9872/smoking-related-diseases/index.html
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