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Coronary Heart Disease Statistics
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and the leading cause of death caused by smoking. Smoking is hard on the heart.
The Effects of Smoking on Human Health
The hazardous effects of cigarette smoking on the human body are widespread. Cigarette Smoke is a toxic cocktail of over 4000 chemicals.
20 Shocking Smoking Facts
If you are thinking that it's time to quit smoking, or have just quit and need some motivation to keep going, use the smoking facts below to fuel the fire in your belly that will help you beat your smoking habit, once and for all.
Cancer Statistics
When people think of cancers caused by smoking, the first one that comes to mind is always lung cancer. Most cases of lung cancer, close to 90% in men, and 80% in women are caused by cigarette smoking.
The Health Consequences of Smoking
The 2004 Report of the Surgeon General: The Health Consequences of Smoking, details the risks not only to smokers, but to nonsmokers, unborn children, adolescents, and seniors.
Health Effects of Smoking
Smokers have a harder time healing from surgeries, and have more overall health issues than do nonsmokers. This results in more time away from work, and more doctor and hospital visits. Smoking compromises a person's health in so many ways.
Smoking During Pregnancy
Continuing to smoke during pregnancy carries risks for the unborn child. Statistics taken from the 2004 Surgeon General's Report on Smoking detail the dangers of smoking during pregnancy.
Smoking Among Seniors
Seniors face increased risks associated with smoking which include hip fractures, cataracts, and COPD. It's never too late to quit smoking. The health benefits of cessation start within minutes of the last cigarette.
Smoking and Reproductive Health Statistics
Smoking is toxic to the unborn child, and studies have shown that getting pregnant may be more difficult for smokers. Quitting tobacco before pregnancy is a healthy choice, for both mother and child.
Respiratory Disease Statistics
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two most common forms of respiratory disease associated with smoking.