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10 Diseases Caused By Smoking
2 March 2024
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Smoking cigarettes can kill you, but before you die, you could experience some pretty terrible diseases and health conditions from smoking
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Here are some of the most gruesome diseases caused by smoking
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Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. It is responsible for close to 90% of lung cancer cases, as per the American Lung Association
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an obstructive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It causes serious long-term disability and early death
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Smoking causes blockages and narrowing in your arteries, which means less blood and oxygen flow to your heart, leading to heart attacks, strokes
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Smoking can cause ectopic pregnancy, which is when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus
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Smoking while pregnant can cause babies to be born prematurely and/or with a low birth-weight
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Smoking weakens the immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases
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You're more likely to get type 2 diabetes if you smoke. People who smoke cigarettes are 30% to 40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes the non-smokers
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Smoking can make you go blind. It damages your eyes and can result in vision loss
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Smoking can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones brittle and prone to fractures
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Smoking can also cause over 10 other types of cancer, including colon, cervix, liver, stomach and pancreatic cancer
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