Prepare to Quit Smoking: Lesson 3 - The Health Risks of Smoking Cigarettes

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Prepare to Quit Smoking Lesson 3 - The Health Risks of Smoking Cigarettes From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation Part of the process of confronting our addiction to nicotine is taking a good look at the effects smoking has on the human body. It's not an easy thing, but the content in today's newsletter will help you face the realities of what smoking does to people over time. Follow the links and read up on the statistics presented here - a little education about the effects of tobacco will go a long way toward helping you build strong resolve to quit smoking for good. Tobacco - Related Cancers Cigarette Smoking and Cancer - Questions and Answers Tobacco use, particularly cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smoking causes 87 percent of lung cancer deaths and is responsible for most cancers of the larynx, mouth, esophagus, and bladder. Tobacco - Related 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. Other Tobacco - Related Diseases COPD Statistics Respiratory disease is an all too common side effect of smoking. The occasional smoker's cough is often the first signal of trouble in the lungs. Chronic bronchitis usually follows, and if left unchecked, the end result can be emphysema. Coronary Heart Disease in Smokers - 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. How Cigarettes Harm Us from Head to Toe Tobacco use plays a role in many diseases which ultimately lead to death or disability. With over 4000 chemical compounds present in the inhaled smoke, several of which are known carcinogens, it's no wonder that the effects of smoking are so destructive. Tobacco Disease Photo Gallery The Dangers of Tobacco Use Kevin T. Kavanagh, M.D. hosts this site on the dangers of tobacco use. Included are graphics and descriptions of various cancers caused by tobacco. Not for the faint of heart. Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Use Smokeless tobacco can cause oral cancer, gum disease, increased tooth decay and periodontal bone loss. It may also lead to an increased risk of tumors of the upper digestive tract. Smoking Lungs Gross Pathology Photo Gallery Gross pathology is known as the study of diseased organs with the naked eye. The photos in this gallery are primarily pictures of cancer, with some emphysema. All are caused by tobacco products. This email is written by: Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Prepare to Quit Smoking' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement