Stop Smoking Now!

Known Carcinogens Ammonia:scientists have discovered that the ammonia in cigarettes helps you absorb more nicotine which makes smoking a powerful addiction. Arsenic: A corrosive poison that melts flesh and causes bad breath. Benzene: An industrial solvent used in pesticides and gasoline and proven to cause cancer. Cadmium: which is proven to cause damage to your liver, kidneys and brain and stays within the blood stream for 18 months. Lead: Lead poisoning is proven to stunt your growth along with induce vomiting and damage brain cells.

Cancers From Smoking There are many different types of cancers involved. ( a. Lung (Primarily smoking related) b. Upper respiratory tract (Primarily smoking related) c. Larynx (Smoking or spit tobacco) d. Mouth (Smoking or spit tobacco) e. Throat (Smoking or spit tobacco) f. Stomach (Primarily spit tobacco related) g. Pancreas (Smoking or spit tobacco) h. Kidney (Smoking or spit tobacco) i. Bladder (Smoking or spit tobacco)

Effects On Pregnancy Miscarriage or stillbirth Low birth weight Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy weigh on average between 200 to 300 grams less than other babies. Premature birth Both low birth weight and premature birth can lead to breathing and other health problems. Learning and behavior problems later in childhood.( ADD OCD) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or “crib death,” seemingly healthy babies die without warning. More upper respiratory problems, ear complications, or asthma when exposed to tobacco prior to birth.

Would banning cigarettes and their advertisements prevent an increase in health problems? A Health and Safety Commission (HSC) study, leaked to The Independent, says up to 2,340 lives a year could be saved by outlawing workplace smoking.. ( 2. On April 10, 2003, the Rajya Sabha passed a Bill banning advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products, besides prohibiting sponsorship of sports and cultural events by manufacturers of these products.

Avoid Temptations A. BBC World service lists many ways to resist temptations. ( Ease the withdrawal symptoms with nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine patches or Chewing gum Exercise Change your routine: Avoid shops where you usually buy cigarettes. Avoid people who smoke: Spend time with non-smoking friends. Drink plenty of fluids: Keep a glass of water or prune fruit juice by you and sip it steadily. Wash your hands If you miss having something in your mouth, try toothpicks, or carrot or celery sticks. If you always smoke while driving: sing along to your favorite music instead, or use public transport. Never allow yourself to think that ‘one won’t hurt’ – it will. It’s a slippery slope.

Benefits of Stopping The average smoker spends $1650 a year on smoking. If you were to invest that into a 401k at 8% you could retire in 30years with $244,000 The health benefits of stopping smoking start almost immediately: 20 minutes: Blood pressure and pulse return to normal. 8 hours: Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood are halved, oxygen levels in the blood return to normal. 24 hours: Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body and the lungs start to clear out the build up of tar. 48 hours: There is no nicotine left in the body. Taste and smell are greatly improved. 72 hours: Breathing becomes easier, bronchial tubes begin to relax, energy levels increase weeks: Circulation improves, making walking and running a lot easier months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as the lungs have room for up to 10% more oxygen. 5 years: Risk of heart attack is halved. 10 years: Risk of lung cancer is halved. 10 years: Risk of heart attack is at the same level as non-smokers. Medium to long-term: Ten years after stopping smoking an ex-smoker's risk of lung cancer is reduced by % compared with that of a continuing smoker.