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| Stained Yellow Teeth |
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| Bad Breath |
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| Smelly Clothes and Hair |
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| Burning Your Money |
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| Dulls Sense of Taste and Smell |
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| Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque builds up in arteries. Buildup can cause a heart attract or stroke. Smoking increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis. |
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| Asthma |
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| Chronic Bronchitis Bronchitis causes inflammation of the lungs’ main air passages. It can lead to heavy phlegm production, reduced air flow, and chronic cough Smoking is the leading cause. |
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| Oral Cancer Oral cancer occurs on or in the mouth, lips, and tongue. Oropharyngeal cancer occurs in the tonsils, base of the tongue, and throat. Surgery to treat these cancers often causes disfigurement. |
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| Emphysema Emphysema causes lungs to lose their ability to transfer oxygen to the blood. Chronic shortness of breath and permanent damage can result. Quitting smoking prevents further damage. |
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| Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. It often has no symptoms until its advanced stages. By the time it is detected, it has often spread to other organs. |
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| Bladder Cancer Smoking is the greatest risk factor. Smoker’s urine contains cancer-causing substances from cigarette smoke. These substances can damage the bladder. |
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| Heart Disease Smokers are more likely to die from heart disease. Smoking weakens the heart and increases blood pressure. Smoking also causes constricted and clogged arteries. |
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| Mouth Cancer Mouth cancer occurs on or in the mouth, lips, and tongue. Oropharyngeal cancer occurs in the tonsils, base of the tongue, and throat. |
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| Gum Disease Smokers have a higher risk of developing gum disease. Smoking prevents the gums from healing. Gum disease can lead to tooth decay and tooth loss. |
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| Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer has a very low survival rate. Smoking is an important risk factor. |
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| Heart Attack Smoking weakens the heart and increases blood pressure. Smoking also causes constricted and clogged arteries which can lead to a heart attack. |
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| Fetal Damage Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth, premature birth, and miscarriage. Babies born to women who smoke have a higher risk of birth defects, low birthweight, and SIDS. |
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| Peripheral Vascular Disease Smoking constricts blood vessels which can lead to PVD, a condition where circulation is cut off to the feet and hands. |
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| Premature Skin Wrinkles Smoking constricts blood vessels including the ones to the surface of your skin. This can lead to premature skin wrinkles and cracks. |
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| Kidney Cancer Chemicals from tobacco smoke can easily build up in the kidneys. These chemicals may cause cancer. In some cases, the cancerous kidney must be removed. |
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| Stroke Smoking constricts blood vessels leading to a higher risk of stroke. |
