Health Risks Associated with Smoking includes
Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue
- Lip
- Nasal
- Salivary gland cancer
- Cancer of the Larynx
- The larynx is the cavity in the throat that contains the vocal cords
- Lung Cancer
Gangrene
- Chemicals in tobacco smoke reduce the flow of blood to your hands and feet. This can lead to tissue death.
- Amputation is the only way to treat gangrene.
Strokes
- Strokes can kill people or cause severe mental and physical disabilities.
Eye
- Inflammation of the eye and abnormal movements of the eye.
- Cataracts
- A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens that may lead to blindness.
Psoriasis
- Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that leaves itchy, red, scaly patches on the skin.