The Dangers Of Tobacco Smoke And Secondhand
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The Dangers Of Tobacco Smoke And Secondhand
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There are many smokers who have the desire to quit but cannot. The psychological and physical addiction to nicotine and the act of smoking is so great that living without the cigarette is simply not an option, even though the smoker wants desperately to quit their potentially deadly habit. Many smokers want to quit but cannot and give up and accept their fate.
Smoking is not to be taken lightly. It is widely accepted that smoking cigarettes can lead to terrible disease and premature death. In fact, smoking cigarettes is the single biggest source of premature deaths in the United states. Not to mention that it can cause diseases of the heart, lungs, and other vital organs to develop over prolonged usage.
The levels of toxins found in tobacco smoke are plenty and are dangerous for anyone who is inhaling it. Cyanide, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, tar, and ammonia are just some of the thousands of chemicals that can be found in the most popular conventional cigarettes available on the market today. There are numerous additives and other ingredients that are actually known for their cancer-causing properties that are included in the tobacco mixture. Plus, there are other chemicals found in the paper, glue, and the filter that make up the body of the cigarette, adding onto the already-huge list of toxins that you are inhaling.
Improperly discarded butts have ended up in nature and have harmed wildlife because of the chemicals that leach out of the filters.
Tobacco smoke not only causes damage to the smoker but to everyone else around him. Smoke does not discriminate and can cause disease to otherws who happen to inhale the smoke, particularly cildren and even pets. The consequences of cigarette smoke exposure in little children is devastating. Their lungs will never, as adults, work to their full potential and function, and they are more prone to asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems. Likewise, prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke around a pregnant woman can cause the unborn baby to weigh less when born and be more susceptible to developing respiratory illness.
Even pets suffer the repercussions of living in a smoking household. Dogs can develop cancer and a myriad of other sicknesses. Long-nosed dogs, in particular, are more susceptible to having bloody discharge through the nose. Lymphoma, the most common form of cancer in felines, is more likely to occur in a cat that dwells in a smoking household than in a cat who does not.
It seems apparent that nothing positive can ever come from cigarette smoking. The negative consequences far outweigh the bad.
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