What
is Cigarettes and Smoking Dangers What Is Smoking: Smoking is a
cylinder of paper length sized between 70 to 120 mm (varies by country)
with a diameter of 10 mm containing tobacco leaves that have been
shredded. Cigarette burned on one end and allowed to smolder smoke that can be inhaled through the mouth on the other end. Cigarettes are usually sold in a box shaped parcel or package of paper that can be incorporated easily into a pocket. In
recent years, these packs are also generally accompanied by health
messages that warn smokers of the health impacts that may result from
smoking, such as lung cancer or heart attack (even though in reality it
is just a decoration, it is seldom obeyed). People
in the world who smoke for the first time is the Indian tribes in the
United States, for ritual purposes such as worshiping the gods or
spirits. In
the 16th century, when Europeans discovered America, some of the
European explorers were involved try smoking cigarettes and then brought
tobacco to Europe. Then the habit of smoking began to appear in European royalty. But unlike the Indians who smoked for ritual purposes, in Europe people smoke just for the sheer enjoyment. 17th century Spanish traders go to Turkey and then get in the habit of smoking from Islamic countries. What Is a Cigarette and Smoke Hazards MerokokBahaya: • Heart disease and stroke. One in three deaths in the world related to heart disease and stroke. Both diseases can cause "sudden death" (sudden death). • Lung cancer. One in ten heavy smokers will develop lung cancer. In some cases it can be fatal and causes death, because it is difficult to be detected early. The spread can occur rapidly to the liver, bones and brain. • Oral cancer. Smoking can cause mouth cancer, tooth decay and gum disease. • Osteoporosis. Carbon
monoxide in cigarette smoke reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the
blood of smokers by 15%, resulting in brittle bones that fracture more
easily and takes 80% longer to heal. Smokers are also more likely to get sick of the spine. • Cataracts. Smoking can cause disorders of the eye. Smokers have a 50% higher risk of developing cataracts, can even lead to blindness. • Psoriasis. Smokers
are 2-3 times more often affected by psoriasis is not contagious skin
inflammation with itching, and leave red streaks on the entire body. • Hair loss. Smoking
lowers the immune system, the body is more susceptible to diseases such
as lupus erimatosus that causes hair loss, ulceration of the mouth,
reddening of the face, scalp and hands. • The impact of smoking in pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy causes fetal growth is slow and may increase the risk of Low Birth Weight (LBW). The
risk of miscarriage in women smokers are 2-3 times more because of
carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke can reduce oxygen levels. • Impotence. Smoking can cause a decrease in sex because of reduced blood flow to the penis, so there is no erection.
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