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Yes smoking is decreasing in other countries because of the economy crisis
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What is the tobacco monopoly?
Voice Your Views It is a known fact that tobacco smoking has many disadvantages. Medical research has found that smoking is a major factor for developing several health problems such as lung cancer, emphysema and cardiovascular disease It is estimated that smoking will lead to nearly one million deaths in India by 2010, and 70% of those deaths will occur in men and women aged between 30 to 69. The magnitude of the tobacco epidemic has shifted to the developing world and India is facing a tough task too, since it is also the second largest producer and consumer of tobacco. Medical research has found that smoking is a major factor for developing several health problems such as lung cancer, emphysema and cardiovascular disease. Tobacco smoke contains a stimulant called nicotine which forms a strong physical and psychological chemical addiction The health effects of tobacco smoking are related to the direct tobacco smoking, as well as passive smoking, inhalation of environmental or secondhand tobacco smoke. When the cigarette smoke is inhaled, thousands of chemicals get into your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. These chemicals cause damage to different parts of the body:EyesIt is proven that different chemicals in tobacco can cause damage to the macula, which represents the most sensitive part of the retina. The tiny blood vessels can burst through the macula, leading to irreversible damage. Smoking also causes morphological and functional changes to the lens and retina due to its atherosclerotic and thrombotic effects on the ocular capillaries.Digestive systemSmoking is a risk factor for all cancers associated with the larynx, oral cavity and esophagus. There is no doubt that heavy smokers have laryngeal cancer mortality risks 20 to 30 times greater than non-smokers.Heart and circulationThe two main effects smoking has on the heart and circulation are:• an increase in your heartbeat rate,• a sharp rise in blood pressureThis happens because nicotine attacks the nerves directly, causing the heart rate to rise and blood vessels to constrict. Since smokers have lungs filled with those dangerous fumes, the heart has to pump harder to get enough oxygen to the rest of the body. Smoking can also increase cholesterol and fibrinogen levels in the blood. The heart and circulation diseases caused by smoking include:• Coronary heart disease (CHD),• Aneurysm,• Peripheral vascular disease (PVD),• StrokeLungsThere is no doubt that the tar content of the cigarette smoke directly damages the cells in the airways of the lung. This can eventually cause cancer of the lung or larynx. It can also lead to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Several factors are contributing to the lung cancer:• the daily dose of tobacco;• the duration of regular smoking and• the form in which tobacco is smokedBrainSmoking is linked to the buildup of fatty substances in the carotid artery, the main neck artery supplying blood to the brain, which represent one of the most important factors for developing a stroke. Other dangerous properties of tobacco smoke:• nicotine raises blood pressure;• carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen blood can carry to the brain;• cigarette smoke makes the blood thicker and more likely to clotDigestive systemSmoking has been shown to have harmful effects on all parts of the digestive system, contributing to the development of many diseases such as:• Heartburn• Peptic ulcers• Crohn's disease• Gallstones• Stomach cancerLiver and pancreasAlmost half of all the bladder and kidney cancers in men are caused by smoking.Skin and hairSmoking can damage the skin, mainly the substance called collagen which keeps the skin elastic. Smokers get deeper wrinkles all over their faces because nicotine constricts the tiny capillaries that nourish the skin. Not only that, smokers are also prone to premature thinning and graying of the hair.Bone and musclesIt is proven that tobacco smoke chemicals are poisons that inhibit the development of the new tissue cells. The tissue of smokers does not get an adequate blood supply to promote healing, thus smokers are at a much higher risk of developing osteoporosis. Beside the fact that smoking causes damage to the health, it can be a very expensive habit! Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day can cost up to $1,800 dollars a year depending on the country you live in.
What are the social and economic effect of smoking?
The worst possible. Statistics prove it.
Of the following areas of economics studies issues such as ways to reduce teenage smoking?
microeconomics.
What is a healthy dividend?
divedend that eats lots of fruit and vegies and refrains from alcohol and smoking.
How does tobacco smoking affect the economy?
They are only beneficial for the people whom sell them. But other than that they don't. In the old times, smoking used to be a sign of power, and wealth. But that of course was when no one was aware of the dangers. And now the unhealthy addiction has been passed down from generation to generation. And it cannot be banned because too many good people are addicted to it. And they would go threw dangerous ways to get the self satisfaction and relaxation they get from smoking.
Is cigarette smoking increasing or decreasing among college students?
increasing
Is lung cancer increasing or decreasing?
Mortality rates (the number of people who die per number of cases) is decreasing, folowing advances in medicine and the rapid decline of cigarette smoking.
Is it safe to smoke during pregnancy?
Smoking marijuana during pregnancy will increase the child's risk for developing a drug problem later in life as well as decreasing the child's motivation to succeed in life.
How does smoking affect bodybuilders?
Smoking affects bodybuilders by decreasing their lung function and oxygen levels.
How many people in NZ smoke?
Close to 1.3 billion. Smoking of tobacco is practised worldwide by over one thousand million people. However, while smoking prevalence has declined in many developed countries, it remains high in others and is increasing among women and in developing countries. Between one-fifth and two-thirds of men in most populations smoke. Women's smoking rates vary more widely but rarely equal male rates.
Does smoking increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?
Yes
Can smoking Tobacco improve running faster?
No, it will cause shortness of breath decreasing your running distance and speed.
What forms of cancer do you risk increasing by smoking often?
lung cancer
Does smoking make subarachnoid hemorrhage more likely?
Smoking is a major factor in increasing the odds of sustaining a subarachnoid hemorrhage
Is teenage smoking in the US increasing or decreasing?
Teenage smoking in the US has been decreasing over the years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of cigarettes by high school students has declined significantly in recent decades. Various factors, such as public health campaigns, increased awareness of the harmful effects of smoking, and restrictions on tobacco marketing, have contributed to this trend.
What are heart diseases caused by smoking?
Smoking increase the risk of developing heart diseases, which includes coronary heart disease and stroke.
What are 3 consequences of smoking?
Shortness of breath.addiction to nicotineThe possibility of developing cancer.
