Smoking damages The extent of the damage caused by smoking can be deduced by knowing the number of deaths caused by smoking annually. It also causes many diseases and its effects on the body are many, such as: Disruption of the distribution of oxygen-rich blood to parts of the body, The risk of peripheral vascular disease. [2] Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, small birth size and congenital malformations, and increases the risk of neonatal death, as well as an increased risk of high blood pressure, [3] hampers the flow Which reduces erectile dysfunction and increases the risk of infertility. [4] Increased risk of osteoporosis in women, because smoking makes women more susceptible to early menopause, thinness, and both risk factors for osteoporosis. [4] [4] Increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, both of which are major causes of blindness in the elderly. [4] Increased risk of ulcers The stomach [4] causes genetic mutations (genetic changes) in different organs in the According to a study published in the journal Science, smoking a pack of cigarettes per day causes 6 mutations in each cell of the liver, 18 in each cell of the bladder, and 23 in each cell of the mouth. , 39 mutation in each pharyngeal cell, and 97 mutation in each cell in the larynx each year, which explains the increased risk of smoking in 17 different cancers, including lung, mouth, esophageal and laryngeal cancers , Kidney, and bladder. [5] [6] Collagen fibers break into the skin of the face, leading to skin loss of its hardness, increased facial wrinkles, and premature aging. Smoking also hampers blood flow to Skin cells appear pale. A British Health Ministry report said the smoker's face may be 10 to 20 years older than the skin of a non-smoker at the same age. [7] Smoking and exposure to smoke residues (passive smoking) cause damage to DNA, fats, and proteins in the body, causing high blood glucose and insulin resistance, which in turn increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. A study published in the scientific journal PLOS One increases the amount of mucus produced by the body, providing a suitable environment for the growth of bacteria and viruses, and increases the risk of bronchitis, cold and flu. [9] 25) pulse per minute, thus increasing the risk of infection b (9%), causing poor digestive and digestive disorders, such as: peptic ulcers, gallstones, heartburn, and Crohn's disease (an intestinal disease) Inflammatory), and finally stomach cancer. [6] Increases hair thinning and exposure to pounding, early graying.
