Effects of Smoking. 2014

Smoking.By Jimmy PAN 2014

'Smoking'Smoking is the leading cause of death in Australia.

Smoking is killing more Australians every year than road accidents, alcohol and other drugs.

The percentage of people smoking has decreased due to the introduction of tougher laws and advertising.

Twelve months after you quit smoking, your increased risk of dying from heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker.

There are over 4000 chemicals in a cigarette.

Getting Help.

There are many different organisations that can help quit smoking, these include;

Quitline - http://www.quitnow.gov.au

Why People Choose to Smoke.Peer pressure or poor role modelling is often the main

cause of why people choose to smoke. When they start smoking a cigarette they will get addicted from all the

chemical's inside. Although their are advertising and rules to help reduce the amount of people smoking, people

still choose to.

Immediate Effects of Smoking.Immediate effects take place after 20minutes of smoking a cigarette include;

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Dizziness

Brain and nervous system activity over-stimulated

Reduced blood flow to extremities, including fingertips and toes

Bad breath

Poor sense of taste and smell

Long-Term Effects.Long term effects of smoking include;

Increased risk of stroke and brain damage

Possible hearing loss

Eye cataracts, muscular degeneration, yellowing of the whites of the eyes

Loss of smell and taste

Yellows teeth, tooth decay and bad breath

Cancer of the nose, lip, tongue and mouth

Grey skin

Early wrinkles

Stained yellow brown skin because of the tar

Slower healing of wounds

Laryngeal and Pharyngeal cancers

Damage to blood vessels

Contributes to osteoporosis

Heart disease

Blockages in blood supply, leading to heart attacks

Hyper tension

Myeloid leukaemia, a cancer that effects the bone marrow and organs that produce blood

Increased chance of back pain

Oesophageal, stomach and bladder cancers

Stomach ulcers

Decreased appetite

Weaker immune system

Females

lower fertility and risk of a miscarriage

Irregular periods and early menopause

Males

Damaged sperm and reduced sperm production

Impotence

By Jimmy PAN 2014