Want to smoke?

Think
again

Cigarette litters.

Environmental impacts

It affects others, too!

Smoking causes a wide array of different cancers,

including those in the lungs (increasing the
probability to 25 times in men and 25.7 times in
women), esophagus, larynx, liver, bladder, cervix,
kidney and ureter, pancreas, stomach, mouth, and
oropharynx.

Wood is used to cure the tobacco and to roll cigarette

papers. In Brazil, country farmers are estimated to
need 60 million trees annually for cigarette
production. Deforestation then leads to flooding,
decreased food output, and climate changes.

When you smoke near non-smokers, everyone

inhales the chemicals that you exhale and that puffs
from your cigarette. Others are affected by hundreds
of harmful chemicals, including around 69 that are
carcinogens. Worse yet, neither ventilation nor
filtration can reduce tobacco exposure to the point
that it is considered safe.

The lungs of both non-smokers (left) and smokers

(right).

Deforestation due to tobacco farming.

Smoking is also related to non-cancerous health

risks. It increases the probability of getting coronary
heart disease and stroke by 2 to 4 times, and thickens
and makes narrower the blood vessels which leads
to the forming of clots that causes stroke and
reduction of blood flow to the legs and skin.
Smoking damages airways and alveoli in the lungs,
which increases the risk of emphysema (ruptures in
the alveoli), chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, and
pneumonia.
Pregnant women that smoke will harm their babys
health in numerous ways, such as having low birth
weight or orofacial clefts. Pregnant smokers are
likely to experience miscarriage, early births, or
ectopic pregnancy. Smoking reduces mens fertility,
affects the health of the bones, teeth, and gums,
causes type 2 diabetes mellitus, and increases the risk
for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Cigarette butts are common litters and can be found

in streets, sidewalks, and rivers. The nicotine and
ethylphenol from cigarette butts are toxic to
freshwater ecosystems, and in a concentration of one
butt per liter, half of the exposed salt and freshwater
fishes are killed. They are also sources of heavy
metal contamination. The wastes produced in the
manufacturing of cigarettes are classified as Toxic
Release Inventory chemicals.

Secondhand smoking is a cause for sudden infant

death syndrome (SIDS).
Non-smokers who are exposed to cigarette smokes
(secondhand smokers) are subject to health risks such
as more frequent and severe asthma attacks,
respiratory and ear infections, lung cancer, and
sudden infant death syndromes. It is also the cause of
an annual 42,000 deaths from heart disease in nonsmokers, 7,300 lung cancer deaths in non-smoking
adults, 150,000-300,000 lower respiratory tract
infections in children younger than 18 months, and
worse asthma in 1 million asthmatic children in the
U.S. Secondhand smokers increase their risk of
developing heart diseases by 25-30% and their risk
for stroke by 20-30%. A brief exposure to
secondhand smoke damages the lining of blood
vessels and causes blood platelets to become stickier,
which increases the risk of a heart attack, and sets the
process of forming lung cancer.

What about e-cigarettes?

liquid poisoning come from inhalations of said

substance.

E-cigarettes are no better than conventional

cigarettes. Inhaling nicotine-containing vapor
impacts brain development in adolescents and young
adults, impairing cognitive and behavioral traits and
affecting working memory and attention. According
to two 2014 studies, nicotine levels in e-cigarettes of
the same brand and strength is inconsistent, and the
actual amount of nicotine in e-liquid refills
(contained in cartridges) differs from what is listed
on the packaging. Users may potentially be exposed
to high amounts of nicotine, which may cause
poisoning. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting
for acute poisoning, and seizures and respiratory
depression for severe poisoning.

Quitting tips

E-cigarettes are no better alternatives.

There are no FDA evaluations regarding the content
of e-cigarettes. Therefore, its difficult to determine
what do they contain. Studies found that high-voltage
e-cigarettes contain more formaldehyde, a
carcinogen. A review of studies found that levels of
toxins vary between brands of e-cigarettes. Ecigarette flavorings, though having FEMA GRAS
statuses, are may be harmful; the FEMA GRAS
status applies to consumed foods and not inhaled
substances. About one-sixth of calls of e-cigarette

remind yourself of the benefits of quitting smoking

avoiding cancer, getting physically fit, or sparing
your family from secondhand smoking.

It is important to have a nicotine replacement therapy

with your doctor. There are a variety of therapy
methods, such as using nicotine nasal spray.

Nicotine chewing gums is another form of nicotine

replacement therapy.
Identify the places or situations where you feel the
urge to smoke, such as in parties or when watching
TV. Plan to avoid or get through them (such as by
doing substitute activities). You could delay when
you have cravings. For example, say to yourself that
you will smoke in 10 minutes, busying yourself with
activities in the meantime; your urge will fade away.
Also, always chew some food and engage in 30minute physical activities to fight your cravings.

Smoking = Death
Physical activities help counter cravings.
Practice relaxation techniques to reduce stress in
managing cravings. Ensure that your family, friends,
and coworkers give moral support, and always

It kills you, even if you dont

want to die.
Abelhard Jauwena / 10.2