E-Cigarette
Although still awaiting FDA approval, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are growing in popularity among those attempting to quit smoking. E-cigarettes give users a craving for nicotine and physical sensations. While allegedly reducing the amount of chemicals, and smoke regularly found in cigarettes. The side effects of e-cigarettes are not extreme; such as prescription NRTs nor are they acting as slow; as other nicotine replacements.
Hazards Of Smoking & Benefits Of Stoppinghiratufail
The document summarizes evidence on the hazards of smoking and benefits of stopping smoking from long-term studies in the UK and US. It finds that smoking greatly increases the risk of death in middle age (35-69) and that stopping smoking at any age avoids much of this risk, with earlier stopping providing greater benefits. Specifically, it reports that half of long-term male smokers in the UK were killed by smoking, but this risk decreased to 16% for those who stopped at age 50 and only 2% for those who stopped at age 30.
Physiological effects of smoking on the respiratory system & all other system...martinshaji
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smoking can damage all human body systems in a really bad manner ....this study explains all about these by system wise
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Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by causing inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers. Smoking also makes diabetes harder to control and increases the risk of serious health complications like heart disease, kidney disease, and eye problems. Quitting smoking can help prevent and manage diabetes.
This document discusses the history and health effects of smoking. It begins by outlining the origins of tobacco use among Native Americans and its spread to Europe. It then details the addictive properties of nicotine and how cigarettes effectively deliver nicotine to the brain. The document covers the social and cultural role of smoking as well as initiatives to reduce it. Finally, it outlines strategies for smoking cessation and the health benefits of quitting, including reduced risk of lung cancer, heart disease and improved lung function.
Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of illness and death globally. Since the 1950s and 1980s, tobacco use has been the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women respectively. If current smoking patterns continue, tobacco is estimated to cause about 10 million deaths annually by 2030. Currently, about 1 in 5 adults smoke worldwide and 4 in 10 nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. Smoking rates tend to be higher among those with lower education levels. Tobacco can be consumed through smoking methods like cigarettes, cigars, and hookah, as well as smokeless forms like chewing tobacco and snuff.
This document discusses the health risks of smoking. It notes that smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and contains over 4,800 toxic compounds, including 69 carcinogens. The three main risks are cancer, respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disease. Cancers linked to smoking include lung, throat, and pancreatic cancers. Smoking causes 90% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases. It also increases risks of infertility, erectile dysfunction, stress, and exposure to secondhand smoke poses health risks.
The document discusses smoking epidemiology and interventions for smoking cessation. It notes that smoking is a major cause of preventable disease and death in the US. Effective interventions for smoking cessation include physician advice, nicotine replacement therapy, antidepressants like bupropion, and the drug varenicline. Counseling smokers and addressing nicotine withdrawal are important parts of treatment.
Nicotine is highly addictive and tobacco use causes more death and disease than any other medical condition. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and other harmful health effects. Despite public awareness of the health risks, tobacco use remains widespread due to the addictive properties of nicotine and the reinforcement of smoking behavior. Smoking cessation and avoidance of secondhand smoke are critical to reducing the enormous health burden of tobacco use.
Hazards Of Smoking & Benefits Of Stoppinghiratufail
The document summarizes evidence on the hazards of smoking and benefits of stopping smoking from long-term studies in the UK and US. It finds that smoking greatly increases the risk of death in middle age (35-69) and that stopping smoking at any age avoids much of this risk, with earlier stopping providing greater benefits. Specifically, it reports that half of long-term male smokers in the UK were killed by smoking, but this risk decreased to 16% for those who stopped at age 50 and only 2% for those who stopped at age 30.
Physiological effects of smoking on the respiratory system & all other system...martinshaji
HAPPY PHARMACIST DAY
smoking can damage all human body systems in a really bad manner ....this study explains all about these by system wise
please comment
thank you
Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by causing inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers. Smoking also makes diabetes harder to control and increases the risk of serious health complications like heart disease, kidney disease, and eye problems. Quitting smoking can help prevent and manage diabetes.
This document discusses the history and health effects of smoking. It begins by outlining the origins of tobacco use among Native Americans and its spread to Europe. It then details the addictive properties of nicotine and how cigarettes effectively deliver nicotine to the brain. The document covers the social and cultural role of smoking as well as initiatives to reduce it. Finally, it outlines strategies for smoking cessation and the health benefits of quitting, including reduced risk of lung cancer, heart disease and improved lung function.
Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of illness and death globally. Since the 1950s and 1980s, tobacco use has been the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women respectively. If current smoking patterns continue, tobacco is estimated to cause about 10 million deaths annually by 2030. Currently, about 1 in 5 adults smoke worldwide and 4 in 10 nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. Smoking rates tend to be higher among those with lower education levels. Tobacco can be consumed through smoking methods like cigarettes, cigars, and hookah, as well as smokeless forms like chewing tobacco and snuff.
This document discusses the health risks of smoking. It notes that smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and contains over 4,800 toxic compounds, including 69 carcinogens. The three main risks are cancer, respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disease. Cancers linked to smoking include lung, throat, and pancreatic cancers. Smoking causes 90% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases. It also increases risks of infertility, erectile dysfunction, stress, and exposure to secondhand smoke poses health risks.
The document discusses smoking epidemiology and interventions for smoking cessation. It notes that smoking is a major cause of preventable disease and death in the US. Effective interventions for smoking cessation include physician advice, nicotine replacement therapy, antidepressants like bupropion, and the drug varenicline. Counseling smokers and addressing nicotine withdrawal are important parts of treatment.
Nicotine is highly addictive and tobacco use causes more death and disease than any other medical condition. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and other harmful health effects. Despite public awareness of the health risks, tobacco use remains widespread due to the addictive properties of nicotine and the reinforcement of smoking behavior. Smoking cessation and avoidance of secondhand smoke are critical to reducing the enormous health burden of tobacco use.
Tobacco smoking is a major public health issue in India, killing nearly 420,000 people per year. It is estimated that 120 million people in India smoke, and studies have found smokers have significantly higher risks of early death from diseases like cancer and heart disease. The prevalence of smoking is much higher among men (28.5%) than women (2.1%) in India, though youth smoking rates are significant as well at 9.7% of females and 17.3% of males aged 13-14. Addressing the tobacco epidemic will be an important part of improving health outcomes in India.
Smoking has various long-term and short-term health effects. Long-term effects include decreased fertility, lower birth weights, increased risk of miscarriage and birth complications, increased risk of cervical cancer, and increased risk of developing emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, cataracts, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke. Short-term effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure, exacerbation of allergies and irritation of the eyes and nose, increased stomach acid, and bad breath. Smoking is not an effective means of weight loss and can imbalance oxygen demand and supply while providing only a short-term boost to memory.
1) Smoking was once seen as a symbol of modernity and strength but is now less socially acceptable due to evidence that it causes serious health issues.
2) Medical evidence that smoking causes diseases like lung cancer began accumulating in the 1950s and became widely accepted by the late 1950s and 1960s.
3) Quitting smoking can add many healthy years to one's life at any age according to a 50-year study of British doctors, with those who quit before age 35 avoiding most of the excess health risks of smoking.
Hystory of smoking: how did it start in different countries. Smoking effects on human body. Smoking in Europe: official data. Smoking in Lithuania: official data and numbers. Smoking at school. Prevention. Laws that affect smokers.
Dr. Lahiri's document discusses tobacco use and its health risks. It covers the history of tobacco, forms of tobacco consumption, tobacco facts and statistics, the Indian scenario, health risks of smoking and passive smoke, benefits of quitting, tobacco and cancer, treatment of cancer, and consequences of cancer. The key points are that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death globally and causes over 6 million deaths per year, smoking increases the risk of various cancers and other diseases, and quitting smoking provides significant health benefits even years after quitting.
Smoking has serious health consequences and is highly addictive. It can cause various cancers, heart and lung diseases, premature aging, and other ailments. The document outlines the many chemicals in cigarettes that are harmful to health. It discusses how smoking increases risks for numerous medical conditions like cancer, heart attacks, osteoporosis, diabetes, and more. Quitting smoking can reduce risks over time, but the effects of past smoking may persist for years.
This document summarizes the ill effects of smoking. It discusses that smoking refers to inhaling tobacco fumes from burning cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Every puff contains over 4000 chemicals like nicotine and carbon monoxide. It leads to various short term effects like increased heart rate and blood pressure. Long term, smoking causes serious diseases - lung cancer, COPD, emphysema and other cancers. It also negatively impacts the heart, blood vessels, and pregnancy. The document provides tips on how to quit smoking by getting support and learning new skills to deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
This document discusses secondhand smoke and its health risks. It provides the following key points:
1. Secondhand smoke is a combination of mainstream smoke exhaled from smokers and sidestream smoke emitted from the burning end of cigarettes. It contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic.
2. Exposure to secondhand smoke has serious health effects and causes diseases in both children and adults such as lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. It increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and respiratory infections in children.
3. Laws and policies have been implemented in many countries and jurisdictions to protect the public from secondhand smoke and promote smoke-free environments. Comprehensive smoke-free laws
Smoking causes significant health risks and deaths worldwide. It is estimated that smoking will cause over 10 million deaths per year by 2020 and currently kills over 1 person every 72 seconds globally. Smoking is linked to various forms of cancer as well as respiratory and heart diseases. It also poses health risks to non-smokers from secondhand smoke. While tobacco is a major industry, smoking places a huge economic burden on healthcare systems around the world.
This document discusses the negative health effects of smoking cigarettes. It begins by stating that smoking was once socially acceptable but is now recognized as hazardous. It then outlines over 4000 chemicals in cigarette smoke that are carcinogenic or mutagenic, especially nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide. The rest of the document is organized by body system and discusses how smoking can cause or increase risks of diseases like cancer, heart disease, lung disease, premature aging and more. It emphasizes smoking harms not just smokers but those around them due to secondhand smoke.
Children and other non smokers are affected by Second hand smoke which may increase the risks of cancers, Pulmonary complications, Heart diseases, Pregnancy complications, etc. among them.
Tobacco use is a major global health challenge and the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Smoking causes many diseases and is responsible for over 5 million deaths annually, a number that is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030. The burden of tobacco-related deaths is shifting from developed to developing countries, where over 80% of the world's smokers will soon reside.
Smoking involves burning a substance, usually tobacco, and inhaling the smoke. Tobacco smoking is the most common form of smoking, practiced by over one billion people worldwide. Smoking has a long history dating back 5000 BC and was used in religious rituals before becoming popular for recreational use due to substances like nicotine. While tobacco and cannabis are most commonly smoked, other drugs like opium were also smoked, though smoking rates have declined in recent decades due to health concerns. Smoking carries significant health risks like cancer, heart disease, and lung damage.
This document discusses the health effects of passive smoking on children. It begins by providing epidemiological data on smoking rates in Egypt, noting that almost half of Egyptian men and 20-29% of Egyptian women smoke. It then discusses 25 different health effects that passive smoking can have on children, including increased risk of respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, middle ear infections, and asthma. The risks also include lower birth weight, stunted growth, and sudden infant death syndrome. The document concludes by recommending policies to reduce tobacco use like increased taxation, banning advertising and smoking in public, and mass public education campaigns.
This document discusses the health risks of smoking and reasons for quitting. It notes that smoking causes various cancers and lung diseases. It doubles the risk of heart attacks and increases risks of strokes, blindness, and impotence. For women, smoking heightens cancer risks and can cause low birth weight babies. The document emphasizes that quitting at any age leads to immediate and long-term health benefits like improved circulation and reduced cancer risks after a few years of not smoking. Celebrity examples are also provided of people who successfully quit.
Smoking involves inhaling smoke from burned tobacco in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals including 60 known carcinogens such as nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde. Smoking is highly addictive and can cause serious health issues like lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and premature death. While people may smoke for relaxation or social reasons, quitting can improve health, save money, and prevent disease.
Cigarette smoking is causally associated with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes through several mechanisms. Smoking induces cardiovascular diseases by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of clotting. It causes cancer by introducing carcinogens into the lungs and body that can damage DNA and cause uncontrolled cell growth. Smoking contributes to chronic lung diseases like COPD and lung cancer by damaging lung tissue, impairing function, and containing carcinogens. It is also an independent risk factor for diabetes.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and lung cancer deaths have increased significantly in recent decades, especially among women. The chemicals in cigarettes cause damage to lung cells and DNA, which can lead to cancerous cell growth. Symptoms of lung cancer include coughing, shortness of breath, and weight loss. Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. While smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, non-smokers can also develop lung cancer from secondhand smoke exposure. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce health risks.
1. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, killing over 6 million people annually. This number is projected to rise to over 8 million deaths by 2030.
2. Cigarettes contain over 4,800 chemicals, including 69 that cause cancer. Smoking causes diseases like lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease and reduces life expectancy by 10-14 years on average.
3. Secondhand smoke kills over 600,000 non-smokers annually through diseases like lung cancer and heart disease. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk for health issues.
Smoking is a significant public health problem that has an impact on millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that smoking causes around 8 million deaths annually, making it the greatest preventable cause of death globally. The effects of smoking on health, including the numerous disorders and diseases that are linked to smoking, will be covered in this essay. Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from the negative effects of smoking on their health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that smoking causes around 8 million deaths worldwide each year and is the largest cause of preventable death. The effect of smoking on health, including the different illnesses and ailments that it can cause, will be covered in this essay.
To start, smoking is one of the leading risk factors for developing lung cancer. One type of cancer that begins in the lungs and can spread to other body areas is lung cancer. 85% of lung cancer cases, according to the American Cancer Society, are caused by smoking. The quantity and duration of smoking have a direct relationship with the risk of lung cancer development. Smokers are more likely to get bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, throat cancer, and mouth cancer, among other cancers.
Moreover, smoking has been linked to several respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes breathing challenging. It is brought on by lung damage from smoking, which causes inflammation and airway narrowing. Emphysema, a kind of COPD that affects the air sacs in the lungs, is another condition that smokers are more likely to acquire.
This document discusses the health hazards of smoking tobacco. It provides statistics showing high rates of smoking among Americans despite known risks. Peer pressure and addiction are cited as reasons people continue smoking. The document outlines the negative health effects of smoking, including increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and other respiratory issues. It discusses the properties of tobacco and nicotine and how smoking impacts the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. The 1964 surgeon general's report linking smoking to health risks is summarized.
Tobacco smoking is a major public health issue in India, killing nearly 420,000 people per year. It is estimated that 120 million people in India smoke, and studies have found smokers have significantly higher risks of early death from diseases like cancer and heart disease. The prevalence of smoking is much higher among men (28.5%) than women (2.1%) in India, though youth smoking rates are significant as well at 9.7% of females and 17.3% of males aged 13-14. Addressing the tobacco epidemic will be an important part of improving health outcomes in India.
Smoking has various long-term and short-term health effects. Long-term effects include decreased fertility, lower birth weights, increased risk of miscarriage and birth complications, increased risk of cervical cancer, and increased risk of developing emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, cataracts, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke. Short-term effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure, exacerbation of allergies and irritation of the eyes and nose, increased stomach acid, and bad breath. Smoking is not an effective means of weight loss and can imbalance oxygen demand and supply while providing only a short-term boost to memory.
1) Smoking was once seen as a symbol of modernity and strength but is now less socially acceptable due to evidence that it causes serious health issues.
2) Medical evidence that smoking causes diseases like lung cancer began accumulating in the 1950s and became widely accepted by the late 1950s and 1960s.
3) Quitting smoking can add many healthy years to one's life at any age according to a 50-year study of British doctors, with those who quit before age 35 avoiding most of the excess health risks of smoking.
Hystory of smoking: how did it start in different countries. Smoking effects on human body. Smoking in Europe: official data. Smoking in Lithuania: official data and numbers. Smoking at school. Prevention. Laws that affect smokers.
Dr. Lahiri's document discusses tobacco use and its health risks. It covers the history of tobacco, forms of tobacco consumption, tobacco facts and statistics, the Indian scenario, health risks of smoking and passive smoke, benefits of quitting, tobacco and cancer, treatment of cancer, and consequences of cancer. The key points are that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death globally and causes over 6 million deaths per year, smoking increases the risk of various cancers and other diseases, and quitting smoking provides significant health benefits even years after quitting.
Smoking has serious health consequences and is highly addictive. It can cause various cancers, heart and lung diseases, premature aging, and other ailments. The document outlines the many chemicals in cigarettes that are harmful to health. It discusses how smoking increases risks for numerous medical conditions like cancer, heart attacks, osteoporosis, diabetes, and more. Quitting smoking can reduce risks over time, but the effects of past smoking may persist for years.
This document summarizes the ill effects of smoking. It discusses that smoking refers to inhaling tobacco fumes from burning cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Every puff contains over 4000 chemicals like nicotine and carbon monoxide. It leads to various short term effects like increased heart rate and blood pressure. Long term, smoking causes serious diseases - lung cancer, COPD, emphysema and other cancers. It also negatively impacts the heart, blood vessels, and pregnancy. The document provides tips on how to quit smoking by getting support and learning new skills to deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
This document discusses secondhand smoke and its health risks. It provides the following key points:
1. Secondhand smoke is a combination of mainstream smoke exhaled from smokers and sidestream smoke emitted from the burning end of cigarettes. It contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic.
2. Exposure to secondhand smoke has serious health effects and causes diseases in both children and adults such as lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. It increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and respiratory infections in children.
3. Laws and policies have been implemented in many countries and jurisdictions to protect the public from secondhand smoke and promote smoke-free environments. Comprehensive smoke-free laws
Smoking causes significant health risks and deaths worldwide. It is estimated that smoking will cause over 10 million deaths per year by 2020 and currently kills over 1 person every 72 seconds globally. Smoking is linked to various forms of cancer as well as respiratory and heart diseases. It also poses health risks to non-smokers from secondhand smoke. While tobacco is a major industry, smoking places a huge economic burden on healthcare systems around the world.
This document discusses the negative health effects of smoking cigarettes. It begins by stating that smoking was once socially acceptable but is now recognized as hazardous. It then outlines over 4000 chemicals in cigarette smoke that are carcinogenic or mutagenic, especially nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide. The rest of the document is organized by body system and discusses how smoking can cause or increase risks of diseases like cancer, heart disease, lung disease, premature aging and more. It emphasizes smoking harms not just smokers but those around them due to secondhand smoke.
Children and other non smokers are affected by Second hand smoke which may increase the risks of cancers, Pulmonary complications, Heart diseases, Pregnancy complications, etc. among them.
Tobacco use is a major global health challenge and the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Smoking causes many diseases and is responsible for over 5 million deaths annually, a number that is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030. The burden of tobacco-related deaths is shifting from developed to developing countries, where over 80% of the world's smokers will soon reside.
Smoking involves burning a substance, usually tobacco, and inhaling the smoke. Tobacco smoking is the most common form of smoking, practiced by over one billion people worldwide. Smoking has a long history dating back 5000 BC and was used in religious rituals before becoming popular for recreational use due to substances like nicotine. While tobacco and cannabis are most commonly smoked, other drugs like opium were also smoked, though smoking rates have declined in recent decades due to health concerns. Smoking carries significant health risks like cancer, heart disease, and lung damage.
This document discusses the health effects of passive smoking on children. It begins by providing epidemiological data on smoking rates in Egypt, noting that almost half of Egyptian men and 20-29% of Egyptian women smoke. It then discusses 25 different health effects that passive smoking can have on children, including increased risk of respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, middle ear infections, and asthma. The risks also include lower birth weight, stunted growth, and sudden infant death syndrome. The document concludes by recommending policies to reduce tobacco use like increased taxation, banning advertising and smoking in public, and mass public education campaigns.
This document discusses the health risks of smoking and reasons for quitting. It notes that smoking causes various cancers and lung diseases. It doubles the risk of heart attacks and increases risks of strokes, blindness, and impotence. For women, smoking heightens cancer risks and can cause low birth weight babies. The document emphasizes that quitting at any age leads to immediate and long-term health benefits like improved circulation and reduced cancer risks after a few years of not smoking. Celebrity examples are also provided of people who successfully quit.
Smoking involves inhaling smoke from burned tobacco in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals including 60 known carcinogens such as nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde. Smoking is highly addictive and can cause serious health issues like lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and premature death. While people may smoke for relaxation or social reasons, quitting can improve health, save money, and prevent disease.
Cigarette smoking is causally associated with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes through several mechanisms. Smoking induces cardiovascular diseases by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of clotting. It causes cancer by introducing carcinogens into the lungs and body that can damage DNA and cause uncontrolled cell growth. Smoking contributes to chronic lung diseases like COPD and lung cancer by damaging lung tissue, impairing function, and containing carcinogens. It is also an independent risk factor for diabetes.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and lung cancer deaths have increased significantly in recent decades, especially among women. The chemicals in cigarettes cause damage to lung cells and DNA, which can lead to cancerous cell growth. Symptoms of lung cancer include coughing, shortness of breath, and weight loss. Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. While smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, non-smokers can also develop lung cancer from secondhand smoke exposure. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce health risks.
1. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, killing over 6 million people annually. This number is projected to rise to over 8 million deaths by 2030.
2. Cigarettes contain over 4,800 chemicals, including 69 that cause cancer. Smoking causes diseases like lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease and reduces life expectancy by 10-14 years on average.
3. Secondhand smoke kills over 600,000 non-smokers annually through diseases like lung cancer and heart disease. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk for health issues.
Smoking is a significant public health problem that has an impact on millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that smoking causes around 8 million deaths annually, making it the greatest preventable cause of death globally. The effects of smoking on health, including the numerous disorders and diseases that are linked to smoking, will be covered in this essay. Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from the negative effects of smoking on their health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that smoking causes around 8 million deaths worldwide each year and is the largest cause of preventable death. The effect of smoking on health, including the different illnesses and ailments that it can cause, will be covered in this essay.
To start, smoking is one of the leading risk factors for developing lung cancer. One type of cancer that begins in the lungs and can spread to other body areas is lung cancer. 85% of lung cancer cases, according to the American Cancer Society, are caused by smoking. The quantity and duration of smoking have a direct relationship with the risk of lung cancer development. Smokers are more likely to get bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, throat cancer, and mouth cancer, among other cancers.
Moreover, smoking has been linked to several respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes breathing challenging. It is brought on by lung damage from smoking, which causes inflammation and airway narrowing. Emphysema, a kind of COPD that affects the air sacs in the lungs, is another condition that smokers are more likely to acquire.
This document discusses the health hazards of smoking tobacco. It provides statistics showing high rates of smoking among Americans despite known risks. Peer pressure and addiction are cited as reasons people continue smoking. The document outlines the negative health effects of smoking, including increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and other respiratory issues. It discusses the properties of tobacco and nicotine and how smoking impacts the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. The 1964 surgeon general's report linking smoking to health risks is summarized.
This document discusses the health risks of smoking and secondhand smoke. It notes that smoking causes cancer, especially lung cancer, as well as other lung diseases like emphysema and bronchitis. Smoking is also linked to increased risk of cancer in other organs. Additionally, secondhand smoke exposes non-smokers to the same toxic chemicals and increases their risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses. Children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of secondhand smoke.
Quitting smoking provides significant health benefits. It reduces the risk of diseases like lung cancer, COPD and heart disease, and can add many healthy years to one's life. Studies show quitting smoking before age 35 avoids nearly all excess risk, and reduces the risk of lung cancer by half if one quits before age 45. Within a year of quitting, the risk of a heart attack is reduced by half. Quitting improves respiratory health and lung function, lowers cancer and mortality risks, and enhances the body's ability to heal from illnesses. Smoking cessation is highly cost-effective and has significant positive impacts on both quality and length of life.
Medical masks, also known as surgical masks, are loose-fitting masks that are commonly worn by healthcare workers and the public during disease outbreaks to protect against transmitting or spreading airborne illnesses. The document provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly wear and remove a medical mask, including cleaning hands first, checking for defects, orienting the top bendable edge, ensuring the white side faces inward, securing the mask around the ears or head with straps or bands, adjusting the nose piece, and fitting under the chin. Used masks should be disposed of properly in a closed bag or bin to avoid contamination.
Lata Dewan moved to Atlanta and started experiencing breathing problems within a year. His doctor ruled out usual causes since Dewan did not smoke or have preexisting conditions. Dewan suspected the polluted city air was the cause, as he had similar issues during visits to India which has high pollution levels. Research shows air pollution plays a role in over 8 million deaths worldwide annually, similar to tobacco. Breathing polluted air is like smoking a third of a cigarette daily and increases risks for heart and lung diseases. Young, old, and those with preexisting conditions are most vulnerable to the far-reaching health impacts of air pollution on nearly every organ.
The document summarizes 10 major threats to global health according to the World Health Organization:
1) Air pollution and climate change threaten health through increased deaths from diseases like cancer, stroke and respiratory illnesses.
2) Noncommunicable diseases like heart disease and cancer account for over 70% of deaths worldwide.
3) A global pandemic of an infectious disease like influenza is inevitable and defenses may not be strong enough.
4) Fragile settings with weak health systems and ongoing crises leave over 1.6 billion people without basic care.
5) Antimicrobial resistance threatens modern medicine's ability to treat infections through overuse of antibiotics.
6) Ebola and other high-threat pathogens continue to emerge
Cases of vaping related respiratory organ malady surge, health officers sayRoot India Healthcare
Cases of vaping-related respiratory illnesses have surged, with 450 potential cases reported across 33 states and 5 confirmed deaths. The CDC and FDA are investigating but have not yet identified a single device, product, or substance responsible. Reports of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping, particularly of THC products, have risen sharply in recent months, focusing concerns about the safety of e-cigarette devices. Public health officials are urging people to consider not using e-cigarette products until more is known.
This document discusses palliative care for managing symptoms of advanced stage cancer. Palliative care focuses on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for both the patient and family, rather than treating the cancer itself. It treats common symptoms caused by cancer like pain, breathing issues, appetite loss, fatigue, depression, nausea, and more. The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve pain and support optimal quality of life for as long as possible, regardless of the disease stage.
Basics of breast cancer with sign and symptoms, preventive care stepRoot India Healthcare
This document provides information about breast cancer, including what it is, how it starts, signs and symptoms, risk factors, and current research areas. It defines breast cancer as abnormal cell growth that can spread if not treated. Changes to DNA can cause normal breast cells to become cancerous, either through inherited gene mutations or lifestyle/environmental factors. Common signs include a new lump or mass, but screening mammograms can detect cancers before symptoms appear. Ongoing research focuses on prevention, early detection, treatment improvements, and supportive care.
Medicare is the US government health insurance program for those aged 65 and older. It covers hospital stays, doctors visits, prescription drugs, and other services, but has gaps in coverage and costs that many Democrats want to address in their healthcare proposals. While Medicare benefits are comprehensive, it does not cover services like dental, vision, and long-term nursing home care. It also has premiums, deductibles, and co-payments that can be costly for beneficiaries with high medical expenses. Democrats debate expanding coverage and reducing costs through various proposals like a public option or allowing people to buy into Medicare at earlier ages.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatments, rendering common drugs ineffective. This is problematic as UTIs affect millions annually and were once easily treated. Researchers are finding that food, particularly poultry, may be a vector for transmitting antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause UTIs. With few treatment options remaining, UTIs are becoming more severe and difficult to cure.
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In a solitary drop of water from Lake Ontario, you can discover a plenitude of green growth. In these green growth, researchers in 2015 found another infection having a place with a perplexing gathering called mammoth infections. What’s more, settled inside these goliath infections, researchers have now found at this point increasingly novel infections—three small ones that they have named CpV-PLV Larry, Curly, and Moe.
Wondering facts hpv vaccines are reducing infections, warts and probably cancer.Root India Healthcare
This document summarizes research finding that HPV vaccines are reducing infections and disease. An analysis of 66 million people found plummeting rates of genital warts and precancers after HPV vaccination. A major new study across multiple countries found that HPV vaccines have reduced infections and precancers in girls and women, providing evidence they will ultimately lower cervical cancer rates. The vaccines were also found to provide some protection to unvaccinated boys and older women. However, vaccination rates remain below targets in some areas.
Scans reveal pollution may fuel anxiety in kids by altering their brain chemi...Root India Healthcare
Air pollution exposure may alter the structure and brain chemistry of children, making them more anxious. A study found children exposed to more pollution had higher levels of myo-inositol in their brains, a metabolite linked to inflammation, Alzheimer's, and mental illness. Higher myo-inositol levels were connected to higher reported anxiety levels. Exposure to traffic-related air pollution may trigger brain inflammation and metabolic dysregulation, increasing risks for generalized anxiety.
The document summarizes the top 10 causes of death globally in 2016 according to the World Health Organization. Ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes, together responsible for 15.2 million deaths. Other top causes included lower respiratory infections (3 million), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3 million), lung cancer (1.7 million), and diabetes (1.6 million). The leading causes of death varied by income level, with lower respiratory infections among the top causes across all income groups.
Being indian not a prerequisite to buy health insurance in indiaRoot India Healthcare
- The document discusses various questions about health, motor, and personal accident insurance policies in India.
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Top risky facts of e cigarette, risk factors, treatments
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Top Dangerous Facts of E-Cigarette:
Risk Factors, Treatments.
In the early 1930s, health practitioners were wary of the effects of tobacco. Wherein
1944 the American Cancer Society began issuing warnings to smokers. Researchers
began to investigate the long-term health implications of smoking; although it would be
some time before a definitive link was proved. In 1952, Reader's Digest published a
landmark article about the dangers of smoking; titled "Cancer by Carton." This widely
read piece of journalism once again changed the direction of the tobacco industry.
To keep customers from purchasing their products, tobacco industry veterans began
their decades of efforts to move smoking out of the public health sector and into
medicine. Crazy Men fans will be familiar with the advertising industry's efforts to hide
negative scientific evidence from the public. Sadly, these episodes were based on actual
events.
The clever advertising strategy involves alignment with physicians, reinforcing the
notion that smoking was a healthy habit. Physicians regularly appeared in
advertisements, and some doctors bribed them with free compartments, even
prescribed cigarette smoking for certain illnesses. Smoking was not unnatural for
weight control and relaxation, even for pregnant women.
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Ultimately, the documented health risks caught up with the tobacco industry, but did
not fill the pockets of distributors and farmers before decades of profits. In 1964, the US
Surgeon General released damaging findings from the first government-approved study
of cigarette smoking. The report has clearly linked smoking to certain cancers and many
other health disorders, effectively removing the issue from advertisers' hands and back
into the public health sector. The report marked nearly fifty years of regulation of the
tobacco industry, beginning with labeling laws and restrictions on advertising. Despite
frequent public awareness campaigns, industry competitors can still market cigarettes,
but only under government scrutiny.
CDC Reports Worst Estimations
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than
18.1% of adults, or 42.1 million people, are frequent smokers. Every day more than
3,200 under-age smokers come to light for the first time. And, arguably worse, estimates
suggest that every day 2,100 youth and young adults who smoke occasionally become
daily smokers.
Tobacco companies grow in multibillion-dollar advertising campaigns, with sales of
approximately 300 billion cigarettes per year in the US alone. Fortunately, increased
public awareness in the US has led to widespread restrictions on smoking in public
places, and the release of a wealth of options and assistance for smokers.
Health Hazard
Adverse health effects from tobacco use are well documented. According to the US
Surgeon General, ten times more Americans died prematurely from smoking cigarettes
than in all the wars fought in American history. Smoking can damage every organ in the
human body, and it can directly lead to death from heart disease, cancer, or stroke.
Cancer is a distant and most common diagnosis; The us Smoking can account for 90% of
lung cancer deaths.
Chronic diseases such as obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, diabetes, and
autoimmune disorders. These are also conclusively tied to smoking. Women are at
particular risk and may experience difficulties with conception or pregnancy.
Cancer
One third of all cancer deaths in the US are related to smoking. Although this habit is
most often associated with lung cancer. Consumption of tobacco can cause cancer
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anywhere in the human body. The 2014 report by the US Surgeon General, The Health
Concept of Smoking of 50 Years of Progress, identified smoking as a direct cause of liver
and colorectal cancer. Evidence suggests a causal link between breast and prostate
cancer, but it has not yet been conclusively proven. However, it is established that
smokers increase the risk of dying from any cancer; compared to their non-smoking
neighbors. Quitting smoking improves the survival of any cancer patient. According to
research by the National Cancer Institute, quitting smoking until the age of 30 reduces
the overall chance of smoking deaths by 90%. The rate is 50% for those who quit at the
age of about 50.
Heart Disease
Stroke and coronary heart disease, both of which can result from smoking, are the
leading causes of death in the United States. Cigarette smokers are likely to develop
heart disease at some point in life. Smoking damages blood vessels by thinning their
walls, which can result in narrower passages that obstruct blood flow to the heart. Over
time, it can cause blood pressure, clot formation and damage to the heart muscle.
Peripheral arteries can also be affected, and the likelihood of aortic aneurysm increases
in smokers. Finally, smokers experience heart attacks and strokes at much higher rates
than non-smokers.
Pulmonary Disease
Because cigarette smoke goes directly into the lungs, tobacco has an immediate negative
effect on the respiratory system. Cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients in addition to
nicotine, many of which are toxic. These poisons not only displace oxygen but also
impair the lungs' ability to remove harmful particles. Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), which manifests in shortness of breath, restricted airflow and sputum
production, affects 20% of all smokers and 50% of lifelong smokers. Victims of COPD
almost always suffer from emphysema and bronchitis, described below:
Causes emphysema the small air sac is tasked to deteriorate with oxygen. Once these
sacs lose their elasticity; the expansion and contraction necessary for optimal lung
function is compromised.
Chronic bronchitis occurs; when narrow ducts in the lining of the lungs, called bronchia.
These are inflamed with irritation and damage. Over time, breathing becomes restricted
as bronchia loses its ability to transport oxygen.
The American Lung Association reports that COPD and other chronic lung diseases
make up 73% of smoking-related diseases in the United States. Some of these other
diseases are associated with smoking including pneumonia, asthma, and tuberculosis.
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Reproductive Effect
Although it was not studied as early as other known consequences of smoking. It is now
understood that smoking poses a particular; threat to pregnant women and fetuses.
From conception during delivery, there is a risk throughout the reproductive cycle
when a woman smokes. Cigarette smokers have more difficulty conceiving a baby, and
are more likely to have a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture.
Pregnant women who smoke should also consider the effects on their infants; as
anything that circulates in the pregnant mother's bloodstream is also transported to the
womb with nicotine. People exposed to toxins in cigarettes tamper with the oxygen
supply and are at risk of complications:
Increased Heart Rate
Miscarriage or fetal death
Birth defect
respiratory illness
Premature and / or low birth weight
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Autoimmune disorder and other chronic disease
Recently, smoking has been connected to disorders of the autoimmune system. When
this system malfunctions, the body accidentally attacks healthy tissue as if it were an
alien invader. Serious and chronic diseases can occur, such as Crohn's disease, lupus and
rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking leads the likelihood of these diagnoses and also put
against treatment efficacy. Many other serious health conditions have been linked to
smoking; either as a contributing cause or as a factor that makes treatment more
difficult. Other health problems related to smoking include diabetes, cataract and other
vision problems, osteoporosis, and dental problems.
Perfect Tips “How To Quit Smoking”
Quitting smoking can be extremely challenging, but the benefits are immediate and
profound; Lung capacity increases, blood pressure decreases and the likelihood of a
heart attack or stroke increases within the first year. The American Cancer Society
provides deadlines for health milestones that individuals can look forward to once they
leave:
Time Smoke Free: 1 Hour
Benefits: Decline in heart rate and blood pressure
Time Smoke Free: 12 Hours
Benefits: Carbon monoxide levels return to normal in your blood
Time smoking free: 2 weeks to 3 months
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Benefits: Improves circulation and increases lung function
Time smoking free: 1 to 9 months
Benefits: Reduction in cough and shortness of breath; Cilia (short hair-like structures
that excrete mucus from the lungs) begin to regain normal function, reducing the risk of
infection
Time Smoke Free: 1 Year
Benefits: Extreme risk of coronary heart disease is half of a habitual smoker
Time smoking free: 2 years
Benefits: Stroke risk may fall for a non-smoker
Time Smoking Free: 5 years
Benefits: The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus and bladder is cut in half;
The risk of cervical cancer falls on a non-smoker
Time Smoking Free: 10 years
Benefits: The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half of that of a person who is still
smoking; Reduces risk of laryngeal and pancreas cancer
Time Smoking Free: 15 years
Benefits: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker.
Socially, an improvised smoker can expect better breath and body odor, greater ability
to exercise, and meaningful savings. According to Lung.org, the US average for a pack of
cigarettes is $ 5.51, which means that the average annual expense of a pack-a-smoker
sits at $ 2,011; But this is just the surface cost. The total economic cost of a packet is $
18.05, a cost that is devoted to smoking by combining government and consumer
expenses. Another way, is money that could be used elsewhere if smoking were not a
drag on public health. Total annual economic cost for a pack-a-day smoker: $ 6,588.
In 2013, adding another financial perspective, The New York Times reported that
smokers cost an additional $ 5,816 compared to nonsokokers. These costs are the sum
of health care expenses, smoking breaks and absence from work; On an average,
smokers miss two-and-a-half workdays a year, which are nirankaris.
In the long run, the benefits of quitting smoking increase, as the body protects itself
from the harm caused by smoking. The damaged veins regrow, the bronchial passages
relax, and circulation improves. After ten years or more, pre-smokers enjoy the same
odds of good health as those who never smoke.
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Related Should you know e-cigarettes lead to depression and poor heart-condition
Approx. 70% Want To Quit
Cigarettes contain not only nicotine, an intoxicating substance, but other chemicals that
increase the risk of smokers. While conventional wisdom is clear that smoking is bad for
one's health, quitting an established habit is usually not easy. In fact, a multibillion-
dollar industry has evolved to meet this need. Approximately 70% of current American
smokers want to quit, and these smokers are willing to hire hard-earned cash to quit
smoking.
When it comes to quitting smoking, the success rate is subjective. They are determined
at different levels depending on which one is asked. Some people use success in terms of
reducing, while others determine success based on how long a person smokes.
According to Cancer.org, four to seven percent of smokers quit completely without
using cessid aids or other treatments.
The website also reported that about 25% of smokers used the drug to end their habit
of being able to remain "smoke-free" for the past few months. Cancer.org says that those
who participate in counseling, or who try to improve their chances of stopping, receive
another form of emotional support.
Why Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already approved several products
that aid in smoking cessation. As with any medicine, these aids take time to be effective.
Most require 12 weeks of use, although nicotine nasal spray can be used for up to six
months.
The most common of these termination aids are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
They are designed to help you quit cigarettes by allowing you to control or gradually
reduce the amount of nicotine entering your system. Although it is possible to use more
than one NRT at a time, it is important to understand the dose and potential side effects
of each product before combining them. We have compiled information on dosage and
side effects for popular closure aids. Prior to any of the chases listed below, be sure to
contact your doctor to discuss your options.
Nicotine gum (nicorate)
over the counter
Dose: 2 mg (<25 cigarettes / day); 4 mg (> 25 cigarettes / day)
Possible side effects: sore throat, hiccups, pruritus, jaw pain
Pros:
Sudden cravings and withdrawal symptoms curve
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Cons:
Lasts for a short period of time; Does not kill cravings completely; It would have to be
chewed a certain way to work; May stick to dental work; Chewing or eating or drinking
gum will not be effective; Wait at least 15 minutes after eating or drinking anything
other than water before use:
Niktoin Patch (Nicoderm CQ)
over the counter
Dose: 7mg / day; 14 mg / day; 21 mg / day
Possible side effects: shoulder and arm pain, pruritus, erythema, vivid dreams, skin
irritation
Pros:
lasts 24 hours
Cons:
No way of regulating sudden urges or cravings; Change the patch every day; Applying
patches to the same area of skin for two consecutive days can cause irritation
Nasal Spray (Nicotrol NS)
The prescription
Dose: 10mg / mL (1 spray = 0.5 mg); 1 dose = 2 sprays (1 spray per nostril)
Possible side effects: nasal irritation, sneezing, cough, torsion, headache
Pros: Control sudden urges or cravings; Rapid absorption into the bloodstream; User
controls the dose
Cons: Used repeatedly throughout the day to control urges; More risk of spray
dependence
Nicotine inhaler (nicotrol)
The prescription
Dosage: 4 mg
Possible side effects: mouth and throat irritation, cough
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Pros: Control sudden urges or cravings; The user controls how much nicotine they add
to their body through an inhaler puff; Benefit from the sensation of hand to mouth
movement which is often a part of cigarette addiction
Cons: Used repeatedly throughout the day to control urges; Can not eat or drink while
using or it will not be as effective; Wait at least 15 minutes after eating or drinking
anything other than water before use
Nicotine loss
over the counter
Dose: 2mg If a person smoked 1 cigarette before more than 30 minutes; after waking up.
4mg if a person smokes 1 cigarette less than 30 minutes, after waking up.
Possible side effects: mouth irritation, nausea, hiccups, heartburn
Pros: Control sudden urges or cravings
Cons: Curves but does not eliminate cravings; Can not eat or drink while using or it will
not be as effective; Wait at least 15 minutes after eating; or drinking anything other than
water before use
Curves but does not eliminate cravings; Can not eat or drink while using or it will not be
as effective; Wait at least 15 minutes after eating; or drinking anything other than water
before use
Zyban
The prescription
Dose: 1 150 mg tablet / day for 3 days; Increase to 300 mg / day; 1 150 mg tablet twice
a day at 8-hour intervals; Treatment lasts 7–12 weeks
Possible side effects: anxiety, dry mouth, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, shortness of
breath, sleepiness
Pros: Tablet is easy to use
Cons: Start the prescription a week before you leave; Pills should be taken at the same
time every day
Chantix
The prescription
Dosage:
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Week One:
Day 1-3: 1 white pill every day, in the morning;
Day 4-7: 2 white pills every day morning and evening
2-12 a week: 2 blue pills, morning and evening
Possible side effects: nausea, behavioral changes, hostility, agitation, depressed mood,
suicidal thoughts or actions
Pros: Tablet is easy to use
Cons: Serious mental health problems are known to stem from this termination aid.
Sources: Mayo Clinic, American Pharmacist, Drugs.com and Chantix
Prescription termination aids, such as Zayban and Chantix, are designed to inhibit the
pleasure receptors in the brain that have been affected by nicotine. In additional words,
they make smoking less anticipated. Neither of these prescriptions contains nicotine,
and people often use fast-acting NRTs at the same time to prevent withdrawal
symptoms.
Although both Zyban and Chantix have been approved by the FDA, it is important to be
cautious when taking these drugs. Both can affect mood and cause extreme changes in
behavior and thoughts of suicide. If you choose the prescription route to quit smoking,
keep your doctor aware of all the changes you experience.
Must Read: Most Dangerous Facts About Smoking
Quite E-Cigarette Quickly
Although still awaiting FDA approval, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are growing
in popularity among those attempting to quit smoking. E-cigarettes give users a craving
for nicotine and physical sensations. While allegedly reducing the amount of chemicals,
and smoke regularly found in cigarettes. The side effects of e-cigarettes are not extreme;
such as prescription NRTs nor are they acting as slow; as other nicotine replacements.
That being said, e-cigarettes remain uncontrolled; The perceived benefits and risks of e-
cigarettes would require years of scientific investigation before anything more than
claims. With that understanding, smokers who think for e-cigarettes as a solution to
their smoking should recognize their bitter experimental and uncertain status as told by
N.R.T.s. Below, we explore the status of e-cigarettes and pending government efforts to
further regulate the product.
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How it works
E-cigarettes provide for the delivery of pure nicotine without deliberately added
chemicals and carcinogens. Nicotine in liquid form is contained in a small cylinder;
which also houses a heating device. The cylinder is connected to a battery that; when
triggered by inhalation of air, activates the heating device. In a second partition, a drop
of liquid nicotine is vaporized by heat and taken directly to the lungs. This hot gas not
only carries the nicotine released, from the brain, but also "kills the throat", a sensation
in the back of the throat when smoking a cigarette. For some users, strangulation is an
essential part of smoking, and some nicotine is not distributed by other forms of intake.
Possible risks and negative effects
While e-cigarettes have attracted the attention of the FDA, they have not yet been
officially regulated, as we noted above. Year 2014 the agency offered, with the Family
Smoking and Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, that e-cigarette manufacturers only
disclose each ingredients and market products by FDA approval. However, it has not yet
been added to the existing law. Health concerns expressed by governmental entities
include the fact that there has been no long-term study of the effects on e-cigarette
users, nor of synthetic nicotine vapor directly in lung tissue, nor of propylene glycol. It is
also used in effect. the product.
E-cigarette critics are also concerned with some secondary risks that offset the
convenience of these devices. Although e-cigarettes seem to help ease the habit of
smokers, usually by a gradual decrease in the amount of nicotine in each cartridge, it
also appears to attract new customers who have never smoked. not done. Chocolate,
strawberry, bubble gum, and cherry are common vapor flavors for sale, and specialty
stores are known to sell over a hundred distinct flavors. This huge variety of flavors
available is attracting many users and not always as a replacement for a tobacco
product. The risk of creating a new problem while solving an old problem is a major
cause of FDA questions about whether to approve the use of e-cigarettes.
Nicotine cartridges are potentially dangerous in themselves. Medical experts agree that
nicotine, apart from its addictive properties, is not an inherently bad substance.
However, synthetic nicotine in its concentrated liquid form is highly toxic and a
different matter. Minimal accidental exposure to liquid nicotine can be fatal, and
drinking as little as one teaspoon can kill a child; One tablespoon can kill at least one big
man.
Vital Risk
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The risk does not end with liquid ending, either; Hospitalization has been reported due
to bare skin contact. Finally, added flavoring to the liquid and lack of industry regulation
on packaging appeals to small jars of nicotine to make "juices" that are attractive and
accessible to children. In recent years, the CDC has reported a dramatic increase in calls
to poison control centers about liquid nicotine.
Because users do not inhale tar and other additives found in cigarettes, some people
may find that e-cigarettes are healthy. While it is true that they do not carry the same
cancer risk as tobacco cigarettes, it is not known whether e-cigarettes are long-term
safe. For example, researchers have confirmed that synthetic nicotine still impairs lung
function, increases heart rate and constricts blood vessels.
Many smokers use tobacco as well as e-cigarettes, rather than a replacement, and there
are concerns that these users may actually be exposed to more nicotine than e-
cigarettes. Although New York and Chicago have banned the public use of e-cigarettes,
most areas of the country are allowed to fill water indoors. Instead of leading smokers
away from cigarettes, such practices may actually attract new users to e-cigarettes.
Future of Regulation
The FDA is currently reviewing existing data and conducting its own research, and
industry manufacturers hope that e-cigarettes may soon be regulated by the
government. This opens the door to taxation of the product, which has the dual effect of
providing a new income stream to the tax bodies while raising the price of the product.
However, by economic implication, regulating the manufacture and distribution of e-
cigarettes may benefit the market. For example, FDA approval may be accompanied by:
Ban on sale to buyers under 18
Quality control on nicotine dose delivery (tests have shown that the average amount of
nicotine in e-cigarettes may be significantly different from the amount indicated on the
packaging).
1. Requirements listing major known hazards and risk factors on packaging
2. Limited ability to advertise, similar to regulations imposed on tobacco industry
3. Restrictions on the sale of free samples or vending machines
4. Limitations on the number of delicious flavors on offer
5. Online sales are restricted
Meanwhile, in the grand tradition of capitalism, e-cigarette manufacturers are
scrambling to rake in profits in an unregulated market. It is currently estimated that US
e-cigarette revenue will be $ 1.7 billion in 2014. The regulation would follow a mixed
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bag of regulations for manufacturers and distributors, but would theoretically be a safer
consumer experience.
Additional Resources
After decades of denial by veterans in the tobacco and advertising industries, the
American public is now aware of the dangers of cigarette smoking, particularly in
relation to cancer and heart disease. While there are still many smokers in America,
most of them expect to quit the habit. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to
quitting cold-turkey, and most of them are approved by the FDA.
Smoking cessation aids
SmokeFree.gov: Created by the US Department of Health and Human Services. The site
contains information about nicotine replacement therapy; such as patches, gum, nasal
spray, lozenge or inhalers.
Chantix: As mentioned above, Chantix is a prescription-based drug that blocks
nicotine receptor cells in the brain and reduces craving as you quit smoking. Read in
Details
Zyban: Also mentioned, this anti-depressant, available with a prescription, has been
proven to reduce cravings and help users stop smoking. Read in Details
Hypnosis: Thousands of Americans have successfully accepted hypnosis in their efforts
to quit smoking. WebMD outlines the commonly employed variations as to the validity
and treatment of the method.
Freedom from smoking: This program, presented by the American Lung Association, is
an 8-session group clinic that can be brought to any group or organization. Personal
online support is also available.
Quitplan: This service caters to those who want to quit with a two-week price of
nicotine patches, gum, or loinges; Participants also receive personal support via email
and text messaging, as well as a guide to make suggestions on how to manage craving.
Read in Details
Be an Ex: This 3-phase plan designed by the Mayo Clinic targets all smokers who want
to improve, and includes specific information about pregnant smokers and alternative
medicine.
Smoking cessation support device
TheRealCost: This no-nonsense site can break the negative impact on your life.
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Smokefree.gov: This government-run site provides smokers with resources to quit in
ways that feel sensible and remarkable.
How to quit: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips from links to
reformed smokers; and other government resources designed to help them quit.
Quit-Net: A staple in the global of smoking cessation; the site produces a variety of
resources for smokers, including a downloadable guide to quitting. A community forum
for fellow smokers, and games and blogs are; when the urge becomes distracted.
Freedom from smoking: This resource is sponsored from the American Lung
Association, and is designed to help busy adults quit smoking.