Effects of Cigarette Smoking

Unfortunately, the numerous effects of cigarette smoking to include bronchitis and cancer are not fully understood by most people. 

The truth is that cigarette smoke not only puts the smoker at risk, people around that person are at risk due to second hand smoke and even lifestyle can be affected.

In addition, people need to know that several parts of the body can be damaged by tobacco smoke.  For one thing, people who smoke are at risk for wrinkled and aged skin, they have a decreased intake of oxygen, and blood circulation is affected.  The effects of cigarette smoking also involve yellowing teeth, plaque build-up, and bad breath.  In fact, some smokers end up with dried gums and loose teeth.

The most significant and dangerous of all effects of cigarette smoking has to do with cancer, which can involve the larynx, throat, lips, and mouth.  Then, the smoker having not only bad breath, they also experience a reduced sense of taste, as well as recurrent sore throat.  With a reduction of blood circulation, smokers often have cold hands and feet, especially toes and fingers, not to mention yellowing stains from the tar.

While a smoker’s own health is reason enough to understand the effects of cigarette smoking, there is also the problem associated with the high cost of cigarettes.  Today, the average cost for a pack of cigarettes is $5.  That means smoking one pack a day, that person would pay more than $1,800 annually.  The $150 to $155 a month spent on cigarettes could go to things such as bills, groceries, school supplies, and in a year, a vacation, new appliance, or down payment on a car.

Back in 1999, former President Bill Clinton and his administration made an accusation toward the tobacco industry, stating they were a part of a huge racketeering plan by deceiving the public as to the real dangers associated with the effects of cigarette smoking.  They went on to say the tobacco industry knew the dangers but failed to educate people.

While people are at the greatest risk, even beloved pets are at greater risk for health issues specific to the effects of cigarette smoking.  It is common to see dogs and cats suffer from breathing problems, as well as cancer, all because of second hand smoke.

For anyone that smokes, now is the time to stop.  Looking at all the negative aspects of this bad habit and how it affects the smoker’s life but the lives of loved ones, stopping is the only choice.  Cigarette smoking has zero positive factors associated with smoking.

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