Not only does smoking damage the lungs, it also destroys many other organs in the body such as the brain, eyes, skin, cardiovascular system and digestive system.
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| Joint:According to WebMD, smokers are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In particular, RA drugs are not effective for smokers. Scientists still do not explain why, but the effects between osteoarthritis and smoking are clear. |
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| Skin:Smoking accelerates the natural aging process of the skin. It can make a 40-year-old's skin look like a 70-year-old's who doesn't smoke. This damage is irreversible and can even lead to worse skin diseases like skin cancer. |
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| Eye:Smoking can double your risk of macular degeneration, an eye condition that destroys central vision. You are also three times more likely to develop cataracts than non-smokers. |
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| Gums:Yellow teeth, bleeding gums, difficulty chewing, bad breath are common problems that smokers encounter. It is the leading cause of early tooth loss. |
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| Genitals:Men who smoke heavily are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and even develop testicular cancer than others. Meanwhile, women who smoke are more likely to develop cervical cancer. These are diseases that can affect a person's sex life. |
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| Brain:Smokers are three times more likely to have a stroke than non-smokers. A stroke, a blood clot in the brain, can cause facial paralysis, blurred vision, difficulty walking, and even death. Smoking also increases the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to a brain aneurysm or hemorrhage. |
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| Digestive system:Some digestive diseases such as peptic ulcers, Crohn's disease, colon polyps, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer can occur if you smoke. Smokers also have a 35% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, which affects the liver and pancreas. |
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| Lung:Lung cancer, 90% of which is linked to smoking, was responsible for more than 150,000 deaths in the United States in 2015. Smoking is also a major cause of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a disease that damages the small air sacs in the lungs. |
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| Cardiovascular:Smoking is a major cause of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke contribute to plaque buildup, narrowing of arteries, heart attacks, and blood clots. |
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