Every year 'No Smoking Day' is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March, the purpose of which is to make people aware to quit tobacco and cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes is often associated only with lung disease, but do you know that it affects your brain as well as your heart?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year more than 80 lakh people lose their lives due to tobacco. Despite this, millions of people are not able to get rid of this addiction. Let us know the 5 dangerous disadvantages of smoking cigarettes, which can slowly hollow out your health from inside.
1. Bad effect on the brain
The nicotine present in cigarettes not only makes you addicted, but it also affects the function of your brain. Regular smokers face problems like memory loss, difficulty in concentrating and mental stress. Smoking for a long time also increases the risk of stroke manifold.
2. Serious lung diseases The
lungs are most damaged by smoking cigarettes. The toxic elements present in it weaken the working capacity of the lungs, which can lead to problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and difficulty in breathing. According to a report, 80% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking.
3. Risk of heart diseases
Smoking increases blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and heart attack manifold. Carbon monoxide and nicotine present in cigarettes block the flow of blood, causing the veins to shrink and the heart starts lacking oxygen.
4. Effect on fertility
Smoking cigarettes has a negative effect on the fertility of both men and women. In men, it reduces sperm count, while in women it reduces the chances of pregnancy. For pregnant women, smoking increases the risk of miscarriage and low birth weight of the baby.
5. Premature wrinkles of the skin
Smoking damages the skin cells, which leads to premature wrinkles, dark circles and loss of glow of the skin. It reduces the supply of oxygen to the skin, due to which the signs of aging start appearing on the face early.
How to quit smoking addiction?
The most important thing to quit smoking is self-control and determination. You can get rid of this addiction by adopting nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), counseling, yoga and meditation. Also, taking support from your family and friends also proves to be very helpful.
Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.
