The most common diseases that can occur as a result of smoking
Lung cancer
Cancer of the oral cavity and throat
Pancreatic cancer
Chronic bronchitis
Bladder and kidney cancer
Asthma
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ischemic heart disease
Heart attack
Stroke
Increases total cholesterol
Atherosclerosis – narrowing and blockage of blood vessels in the limbs.
Increases fibrinogen and platelets. This increases blood clotting and the risk of blood clots.
Risk of developing macular degeneration and eye cataracts
Impaired reproductive health and fertility that can be
Infertility, menstrual disorders, early menopause for women
Less semen, sperm abnormalities, impotence for men