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Chronic Bronchitis inflammation/infection of air passageways Pulmonary Emphysema destruction of the alveoli Cilia destruction hair-like projections which assist mucus movement Chronic Obstructive Lung Disorders Lung disease Cancer risk Heart disease Peripheral Vascular disease Skin changes Orthopedic problems Rheumatologic problems Male Infertility Depression Neurological disorders Endocrine system problems GI tract diseases Immune system Oral Health Complications in OB/GYN Selected Health Concerns from Cigarette Smoking Second-hand Smoke Mainstream smoke exhaled by smoker Side-stream smoke from the burning product Environmental smoke diluted smoke in the air 85% of the smoke in a room comes from side-stream smoke Environmental (ETS) Effects Up to 70% of nonsmokers subjected to Environmental Smoke develop some form of irritation or health ailment Environmental smoke causes 3,000 lung cancer deaths annually 60,000 deaths from heart disease are associated with ETS Infants are 23 times more likely to die from SIDS when exposed to ETS Children and infants becomes vulnerable to respiratory disorders and reduced lung function Smoking and Pregnancy Infertility Problem pregnancies Low birth weight Premature labor/delivery Miscarriage risk doubles Benefits of Quitting Taste returns back to normal The concept of smell improves Breathing becomes easier Decrease risk of heart and lung disease More energy and alertness Financial savings The Cost of Smoking Avg

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