Why is Smoking Bad for You?
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Smoking is definitely injurious to health but not just for cancer but also for many other associated lifestyle disorders. Now, Sami Anwar is going to discuss about why smoking is bad for you.
Brain
Smoking is increase the likelihood of having a stroke by 2 to 4 times. Strokes can cause brain damages and death.
Bones
Smoking can make bones weak and brittle, which is particularly dangerous for women, who are more prone to osteoporosis and broken bones.
Immune System
The immune system protects the body against infection and disease. Smoking compromises this and can lead to autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Smoking has also been linked to type 2 diabetes.
Lungs
Perhaps the most obvious part of the body affected by smoking is the lungs. In fact, smoking can impact the lungs in a number of different ways.
Primarily, smoking damages the airways and air sacs (known as alveoli) in the lungs.
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