The dangers of cigarette smoke.

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Inhaling cigarette smoke has many negative effects on the body and is also the cause of many serious diseases, such as:

  • Cardiovascular disease: Cigarette smoke damages blood vessels and causes circulatory problems. Which can lead to heart disease, heart attack, or sudden cardiac arrest, which can lead to death.
  • Lung Disease Cigarette smoke can damage the respiratory system and cause respiratory diseases. Such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.UFABET 
  • Lung cancer  Non-smokers who regularly inhale second-hand smoke may be at higher risk of developing lung cancer than the general population. Research has shown that people who live with smokers are 1.2-1.5 times more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population.
  • Breast cancer Some studies have found that. Women who regularly inhale secondhand smoke may be at higher risk of breast cancer than the general population.
  • Leukemia: Benzene, found in cigarette smoke, is a chemical that may increase the risk of developing leukemia.

In addition

Children and infants may be more vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke than people of other ages, with common health problems including:

  • Low Birth Weight If a pregnant woman is exposed to secondhand smoke or smokes regularly. It may result in the fetus having a birth weight that is lower than the standard.
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SDS ) is an unexplained death during sleep. It usually occurs in infants under 1 year of age. And may be caused by abnormalities in the part of the brain that controls breathing and wakefulness during sleep.
  • Respiratory tract diseases Children who are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke may be at risk of developing asthma or  chronic coughing, phlegm production, and wheezing.
  • Infections: Children who are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke may be at risk of various infectious diseases. Such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or otitis media. They are also more likely to catch a cold than the general population.