Smoking Cessation

Running head : Smoking Cessation

Effects of smoking

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Tobacco use is the most single preventable cause of death , diseases and disability among individuals . It is estimated that there are more that four hundred premature deaths in the US that result from smoking related illness . Despite the risks that have become evident , people still continue to engage themselves in this unhealthy habit of smoking . This paper is going to look into the effects of smoking on an individual 's health and the

steps that can be taken to help an individual quite smoking

Effects of smoking

When an individual smokes , he is not only affected but also the people around who are exposed to secondhand smoke . The secondhand smoke is said to contain almost the same amount of toxins and carcinogens as the one taken in by smokers . Cigars , pipes together with smokeless tobacco also have the same consequences as the normal cigarette . These consequences include acquisition of the different types of cancers that are associated with the cigarette smoke like oral , lung , larynx and esophageal cancers

Exposure to secondhand smoke may cause serious illnesses such as lung cancer , acute respiratory illnesses , heart diseases , ear problems and asthma attacks . Together with these health complications comes along huge financial costs that are incurred in treatment of the various diseases and trying to rehabilitate cigarette addicts . The following are some of the effects that are detrimental to an individual 's health (West Shiffman , 2004

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