Over the past few decades, the dangers of smoking have become well known. Smoking is prohibited or restricted in many establishments, airlines, and public places (Figure 17-3). Smoking is one of the most easily preventable factors in the occurrence of heart and lung diseases. Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking. Fortunately, your risk of lung cancer begins to decrease dramatically as soon as you stop smoking. A person who has never smoked or has stopped smoking defends
yourself from many possible diseases.
Smoking not only increases the risk of cancer. It also causes heart problems and myocardial infarction. A woman who smokes also puts the health of her unborn child at risk.
Tobacco use, not necessarily in the form of cigarettes, is harmful in itself. Chewing and sniffing tobacco causes cancer of the lining of the mouth, tongue and nasal passages.
Quitting smoking and tobacco use is difficult, but most former smokers say they feel much better both physically and emotionally. There are many programs to help you quit this bad habit. If you would like more information, please contact
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