Smoking Effects

Smoking  effects most often target the lungs and throat parts of the body. But that does not mean these parts of the body are the only ones affected by this tobacco addiction.  Smoking is a game of Russian roulette that can lead to death in many cases. The harm to the body is irreversible and while the smoking effects may not be visible from the first smoke, they are already taking place in the body.

With age, the amount of harm caused by cigarette greatly increases. The younger you are when you start smoking, however, the longer the toxins will have to harm the body and your body systems. These systems are not match, despite the overall health of the smoker, for the 4,000  toxic nicotine chemicals present in cigarette smoke.

What Parts of the Body Are Affected By Smoking Diseases?

The lungs, the throat, the heart, the skin, the teeth, the sexual reproductive system, the central nervous system, and the circulatory  and respiratory systems are all negatively affected by this dangerous habit. There is no part of the body that is not affected by these toxins from tobacco.

The lungs fill with tar and are unable to hold the same amount of oxygen as they did before the smoker inhaled that first puff. The throat is burned with chemicals every time the smoke is inhaled and exhaled. The teeth are yellowed and the enamel is weakened leading to increased chance of tooth decay. The skin loses its elasticity and vibrancy due to the harmful chemicals in the blood stream and the decrease in circulation. The reproductive system and central nervous system are both negatively affected by the decrease in circulation as well.

Another part of the body which is attacked by the effects of smoking is the heart. When one starts smoking, the heart is compelled to do more work than it is used to. In itself, the heart is already one of the more overworked organs of the body. With the inclusion of the habit of smoking, the heart will have to strive harder in producing the normal oxygen levels the person requires. The heart rate of a smoker is much faster than a non smoker by two beats each minute.

The Ultimate Habitual Price

At the end of the day, many people pay more than a few dollars for that next pack of cigarettes, they pay with their life. The average smoker lives up to 10 years less during their life span than a non-smoker. Lung cancer, throat cancer, and other forms of cancer can leave the human body unable to fight or breath any longer and death ensues; all for a simple high from more than 4,000 chemicals.