Are cigarettes bad for your health?

Answer 1

Yes, most definitely!

The main problem with smoking is that it screws up you lungs, eating it would not do that. But still, I wont advise it, at all. Nicotine also, if ingested, causes diarrhea and nausea. Enough nicotine at once can cause death.

Just use a patch if you want to quit or other drugs that your doctor would advise.

If you want to start by eating your cigarettes rather don't start at all or just do what everyone does that smokes, smoke it.

Eating cigarettes can be WAY worse than smoking because you can overdose on nicotine. Nicotine is a poison. If you eat enough cigarettes you can DIE. 2mg of Nicotine, or 2 cigarettes (depending on what kind) is enough to kill someone small, so be careful if you actually decide to eat any cigarettes.

Answer 2

The main health risks in tobacco pertain to diseases of the cardiovascular system, in particular smoking being a major risk factor for a myocardial infarction (heart attack), diseases of the respiratory tract such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema, and cancer, particularly lung cancer and cancers of the larynx and mouth. Prior to World War I, lung cancer was considered to be a rare disease, which most physicians would never see during their career. With the postwar rise in popularity of cigarette smoking came a virtual epidemic of lung cancer.

The incidence of impotence is approximately 85 percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers, and it is a key cause of erectile dysfunction (ED). Smoking causes impotence because it promotes arterial narrowing. Tobacco related illnesses kill 440,000 USA citizens per year, about 1,205 per day, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The World Health Organization has stated that tobacco is set to kill a billion people this century A person's increased risk of contracting disease is directly proportional to the length of time that a person continues to smoke as well as the amount smoked. However, if someone stops smoking, then these chances gradually decrease as the damage to their body is repaired. Diseases linked to smoking tobacco cigarettes include: * Most forms of cancer, particularly lung cancer, cancer of the kidney, cancer of the larynx and head and neck, breast cancer, bladder, esophagus, pancreas, and stomach. There is some evidence suggesting an increased risk of myeloid leukemia, squamous cell sinonasal cancer, liver cancer, Cervical cancer, colorectal cancer after an extended latency, childhood cancers and cancers of the gall bladder, adrenal gland and small intestine. * Cardiovascular disease * stroke * respiratory ailments such as the common cold and bronchitis * peripheral vascular disease * birth defects of pregnant smokers' offspring * Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) * impotence * chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis in particular * More likely to develop cataracts that may cause blindness * Reduced memory and cognitive abilities in adolescent smokers (Biol Psychiatry. 2005 Jan 1;57(1):56-66)

Cigar and pipe smokers tend to inhale less smoke than cigarette smokers, so their risk of lung cancer is lower but is still several times higher than the risk for nonsmokers. Pipe and cigar smokers are also at risk for cancers of the oral cavity, larynx (voice box), or esophagus, a risk which was widely hypothesized before any link between smoking and cancer was scientifically proved as seen in the news coverage of the tobacco-related cancers of two American presidents; Ulysses S. Grant died in 1885 at age sixty-three after a long and painful public battle with throat cancer which was widely assumed at the time to be the result of his lifelong cigar habit, and Grover Cleveland was diagnosed in 1893 with cancer of the left jaw, which was frequently remarked upon by the press and public as the side where he usually had a cigar clamped. Similarly, cancer of the mouth and jaw is also a risk for chewing tobacco. The benefits of smoking cessation are immediate: blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature return to normal range; heart attack risk decreases; ability to smell and taste is enhanced; circulation improves. It is generally assumed that the major motivational factor behind smoking is the nicotine it contains. However, the practice of ingesting the smoke from a smoldering leaf generates an enormous number of active chemical compounds, loosely lumped together as 'tar', many of which are biologically reactive and potential health dangers. (Chewing tobacco is also carcinogenic, likely because similar compounds are generated in the practice of curing it; the Nordic snus, which is steam cured and therefore does not generate these compounds, is much less carcinogenic.) There are around 3000 chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Long term exposure to other compounds in the smoke, such as carbon monoxide, cyanide, and other compounds that damage lung and arterial tissue, are believed to be responsible for cardiovascular damage and for loss of elasticity in the alveoli, leading to emphysema and COPD.

Smoking also increases the chance of heart disease. Several ingredients of tobacco lead to the narrowing of blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of a blockage, and thus a heart attack or stroke. According to a study by an international team of researchers, people under 40 are five times more likely to have a heart attack if they smoke. Other tobacco chemicals lead to high blood pressure. Also, some chemicals may damage the inside of arteries, for example making it possible for cholesterol to adhere to the artery wall, possibly leading to a heart attack. It is generally accepted among the general public that smoking can have devastating effects on the cardiovascular system and other important organs in the body, though the effects on the oral cavity are generally underestimated. Perhaps the most serious oral condition that can arise from tobacco smoking is that of oral cancer. However, smoking also increases the risk for various other oral diseases, some of which are almost completely exclusive to smokers. Smoking has been proven to be an important factor in the staining of teeth. Halitosis is common among tobacco smokers. Other oral diseases that are known to have strong links to smoking are leukoplakia, Snuff Dipper's lesions and smoker's palate. Currently, there is growing evidence that tobacco greatly increases the risk of periodontal diseases, which includes bone and tooth loss. In addition, many smokers report a loss of taste sensation and/or salivary changes.

Smokers report a variety of physical and psychological effects from smoking tobacco. Those new to smoking will experience nausea, dizziness, and rapid heart beat. The negative symptoms will eventually vanish over time, with repeated use, as the body builds a tolerance to the chemicals in the cigarettes, such as nicotine. In many respects, nicotine acts on the nervous system in a similar way to caffeine. Some writings have stated that smoking can also increase mental concentration; one study documents a significantly better IQ on the normed Advanced Raven Progressive Matrices test after smoking. Most smokers say they enjoy smoking, which is part of the reason why many continue to do so even though they are aware of the health risks. Taste, smell, and visual enjoyment are also major contributions to the enjoyment of smoking, in addition to camaraderie with other smokers. Paradoxically, chronic exposure to tobacco smoke inhibits one's sense of taste and smell, rendering them unable to enjoy this aspect of tobacco smoking. Most smokers, when denied access to nicotine, exhibit symptoms such as irritability, jitteriness, dry mouth, and rapid heart beat. Longer abstinence may lead to insomnia and even mild depression. The onset of these symptoms is very fast, nicotine's half-life being only 1 hour. Withdrawal symptoms can appear even if the smoker's consumption is very limited or irregular, appearing after only 4-5 cigarettes in most adolescents. An ex-smoker's chemical dependence to nicotine will cease after approximately ten to twenty days, although the brain's number of nicotine receptors is permanently altered, and the psychological dependence may linger for months or even many years. Unlike illicit recreational drugs and alcohol, nicotine does not measurably alter a smoker's motor skills, cognition, judgement, or language abilities while under the influence of the drug, but nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and incapacity to concentrate can have an influence on these aspects. Tobacco withdrawal has been shown to cause clinically significant distress. The majority of these effects are due to nicotine withdrawal, and so smokers who are not addicted to nicotine will not suffer from them. Some studies suggest that a link exists between smoking and mental illness, citing the high incidence of smoking amongst those suffering from schizophrenia and the possibility that smoking may alleviate some of the symptoms of mental illness, but these have not been conclusive. == There is increasing evidence that the harmful products of tobacco smoking kill sperm cells. Therefore, some governments require manufacturers to put warnings on packets. == A number of studies have shown that tobacco use is a significant factor in spontaneous abortions among pregnant smokers, and that it contributes to a number of other threats to the health of the fetus. Second-hand smoke appears to present an equal danger to the fetus, as one study noted that "heavy paternal smoking increased the risk of early pregnancy loss." == Secondhand smoke is connected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Infants who die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome tend to have higher concentrations of nicotine and cotinine (a biological marker for secondhand smoke exposure) in their lungs than those who die from other causes. While smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, infants exposed to secondhand smoke after birth are also at a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome whether or not the parent(s) smoked during pregnancy.

Pipe smoking involves significant health risks. Oral cancer, throat cancer, lung cancer, tongue cancer, emphysema, and dental problems are all associated with the practice. Furthermore, recent studies have indicated that hookah smoking is considerably worse than cigarette smoking1.

also shortens out life

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_tobacco_smoking

Answer 3

Cigarettes are very bad for your health. The toxins in cigarettes can drastically reduce your body's ability to fight infection, in addition to being known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). Smoking during pregnancy can lead to birth defects. Second-hand smoke can cause health issues for people who have never smoked a cigarette in their lives. Heart disease, lung cancer, high blood pressure, low white blood cell counts are all health concerns associated with smoking. Additionally, your physical appearance can be negatively impacted. Smoking stains your teeth and affects your breath, in addition to causing premature facial wrinkles.

Answer 4

Yes, a cigarette contains nicotine (among others) which is a toxic substance. With much less body weight to distribute the toxin in, a cigarette is far more dangerous for a baby than an adult.

If it is bad for you to smoke while pregnant then it's bad to have your baby eat it.

Answer 5

smoking is very harmful & addictive . depending on what you smoke . marijuana also known as maryjane is very addictive & will give you a temporory high . whilie you have this high you may do things as in ( laugh for no reason , see thigns that aren ' t there , forget , or loose memory ] .

Answer 6

well cigarettes harm us in lots of ways. firstly the tar from the cigarette goes down our throat and into our lungs which prevents us from taking a full deep breath in. secondly the smoke actually poisons us making it easier for us to get illnesses and even gives cancer. Also the nicateen in them tells our brain that it needs it so if you stop having them then u get aggittated and when u take one it makes you feel normal again. hope this helps. Jake
they give you lung cancer

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It is generally accepted that they increase the RISK of lung cancer, along with many other things. For example, exposure to radon; exposure to various dusts, including sawdust, rust and asbestos; alcoholic drinks; dairy products; diesel fumes and fumes produced by household gas, log fires, oil central heating, BBQs. One study even suggested owning a colour TV increased the risk of lung cancer by 150%.

If you look at the Cancer Research UK website, since 1975, smoking prevalence in women has halved yet lung cancer rates have doubled. Until recently, smoking was believed to be the major cause of cervical cancer. One theory is that the HPV virus could also be a major factor for lung cancer.

If they were honest, they would say that they didn't really know what exactly causes any medical condition. The one thing they are reasonably certain of is that it is a combination of several or many factors. Epidemiological studies may point them in the right direction but, more and more, they are being taken as medical 'proof'. Additionally, they are becoming more and more politically and corporately influenced and their findings condensed to 'sound bites', such as "Smoking Kills" - "Smoking may increase the risk of some potentially fatal diseases" is nearer the truth but is still very non-specific.

Some studies have linked brain tumours with the use of mobile phones - "Mobile phones kill!"

(Actually, mobile phones are now classified by the World Health Organistaion as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".)
are you dumb? cigarettes can give you lung cancer, throat cancer and many other side affect. plus it's a waste of money to buy something that'll eventually kill you.
Cigarettes are incredibly harmful in many ways, and are strongly linked with lung cancer, which is almost always fatal. Nicotine is very addictive which is why people get hooked and can't stop. This means the ingredients in cigarettes can further damage your body as you continue to smoke.

The heat from the cigarettes destroys cilia, the hairs in your lungs which help to protect the lining of the lungs. The tar in cigarettes can cause horrific breathing problems, such as bronchitis and empheysma. The tar also stains anything it touches brown, which means it stains the smoker's hands and clothes, and destroys lung cells which prevent tumours from forming, so it is a major cause of lung cancer. It can also cause gum disease which means you end up losing your teeth. As well as tobacco and nicotine, it contains some other revolting ingredients which the companies sometimes add.

As well as that, you start to smell revolting, your teeth go yellow, your breath stinks, your clothes smell, and it can make you age prematurely, and your fingernails also go a bit yellow too, which can have a serious effect on your social life.

Passive smoking is also a very bad problem too, which is where someone breathes in the secondary smoke of a smoker. It can roughly have the same effects, but the effects are worse if the passive smoker suffers from Asthma.
Cigarettes contain approximately 4000 chemical substances.

There isn't enough space here to quote all of them.
All the harmful facts you can imagine cigarette generates. Smoking is the most harmful addiction. Get rid of it the soonest.
Cigarettes are incredibly harmful in many ways, and are strongly linked with lung cancer, which is almost always fatal. Nicotine is very addictive which is why people get hooked and can't stop. This means the ingredients in cigarettes can further damage your body as you continue to smoke.

The heat from the cigarettes destroys cilia, the hairs in your lungs which help to protect the lining of the lungs. The tar in cigarettes can cause horrific breathing problems, such as bronchitis and empheysma. The tar also stains anything it touches brown, which means it stains the smoker's hands and clothes, and destroys lung cells which prevent tumours from forming, so it is a major cause of lung cancer. It can also cause gum disease which means you end up losing your teeth. As well as tobacco and nicotine, it contains some other revolting ingredients which the companies sometimes add.

As well as that, you start to smell revolting, your teeth go yellow, your breath stinks, your clothes smell, and it can make you age prematurely, and your fingernails also go a bit yellow too, which can have a serious effect on your social life.

Passive smoking is also a very bad problem too, which is where someone breathes in the secondary smoke of a smoker. It can roughly have the same effects, but the effects are worse if the passive smoker suffers from asthma.

• Cigarettes contain chemicals that can cause cancer
• They leave heavy residues in your lungs, such as tar, that can eventually impair lung function.
• Smoking can cause birth defects and pre-term delivery
• Other diseases, like COPD, can be caused by smoking

Answer 7

Yes, it is very harmful to eat Tobacco cigarettes. It can cause digestive system problems and even death.

Answer 8

Technically it is, but it will not cause any noticeable harm to your body.

Answer 9

Absolutely not. I have a bad case of PICA during this pregnancy and I consume a good amount of cigarette ashes. Hasn't hurt me yet.