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Harmful effects of tobacco

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Tobacco use can affect your:

Appearance

  • Cavities and loss of teeth
  • Bad breath
  • Yellow stains on skin and teeth
  • Wrinkles on skin
  • Amputations in some cases

Breathing

  • Worse asthma
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD)

Blood and heart

  • Increased blood pressure and heart rate
  • Reduced blood circulation in legs and arms
  • Increased risk of heart attack
  • Increased risk of congestive heart failure
  • Stroke

Sexual function

  • Erectile dysfunction (men)
  • Sexual dysfunction (women)

Tobacco use can cause:

Infections and health problems

  • Nose congestion and infections
  • Increased risk of lung infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Increased heartburn
  • Increased risk of ulcers
  • Thinning and weakening of bones
  • Increased risk of broken bones

Cancer

  • Lung
  • Mouth and throat
  • Pancreas
  • Stomach/intestines
  • Kidney
  • Bladder
  • Cervical

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