It's Time To Stop Smoking, Today!
Smoking is one of the leading causes of death in America. It's addicting, costly and there are plenty of people trying to get you to quit. It's time to take a stand and quit smoking. Here are seven reasons you should stop smoking.
It's expensive: Cigarettes cost $6,000 per year on average. That's an outrageous $1.43 per day--more than it costs to eat breakfast! Smoking can cause health issues: Smoking increases your risk of developing lung cancer by 24% and other forms of cancer by 2-4%. It can cause premature aging: The more you smoke, the older you look. Your teeth turn yellow and teeth fall out quicker; wrinkles form all over your face; hair becomes dry and starts to fall out; even your eyesight begins to decline, which causes eye sores if not corrected with glasses or contacts in time. Other health issues: Smoking is one of the leading causes of death in America. It's addicting, costly and there are plenty of people trying to get you to quit. It's time to take a stand and quit smoking.
1. It hurts your pocketbook
If you are like most smokers, you may have spent far more than the price of cigarettes on cigarette smoke itself in the form of plastic cravings, coupons, lighters, shisha hoses and more as well as having to endure a variety of gas station odors that linger around your car or home. There is no need to pay all that money when it can be avoided with a much healthier habit such as vaping!
2. It can be addictive
If you are a smoker, try to quit cold turkey. This is one of the most lethal forms of addiction as well as one of the most difficult challenges to overcome in life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking causes roughly 480,000 deaths per year. In 2012, the CDC reported that about one in five adult Americans smoked cigarettes on any given day and nearly 80 percent of cigarette smokers want to quit but just aren't able to do it! Drinking alcohol is also an addiction and many people come to this decision after a number of years due to its addictive nature.
3. It hurts your appearance
Smoking causes premature aging. The more you smoke, the older you look. Your teeth turn yellow and teeth fall out quicker; wrinkles form all over your face; hair becomes dry and starts to fall out; even your eyesight begins to decline, which causes eye sores if not corrected with glasses or contacts in time.
4. It can cause health issues
Smoking increases your risk of developing lung cancer by 24% and other forms of cancer by 2-4%. In fact, smoking is one of the leading causes of death in America and about 97% of cigarette smokers will die from a smoking-related disease [1].
5. It can cause premature aging
A 2010 research study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has indicated that secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure can cause premature aging of the skin [2]. The researchers determined that SHS is a significant factor in connective tissue deterioration, which can ultimately lead to wrinkling and sagging of the tissue, making you appear older. This damage occurs gradually over time, so if you are exposed to secondhand smoke from a loved one, it is important to opt for natural remedies like chamomile tea as they contain compounds that can help reverse the damage caused by SHS [3].
6. It can cause reproductive damage
Smoking is one of the leading causes of death in America. It's addicting, costly and there are plenty of people trying to get you to quit. It's time to take a stand and quit smoking.
7. It can be dangerous for your health
According to the American Lung Association, cigarettes are responsible for over 480,000 deaths per year in the United States alone [4]. Additionally, in 2008, tobacco use cost the United States more than $96 billion in lost productivity [5], about $1 billion in health care costs [6] and more than 56 million work days were lost due to illness or disability related to cigarette use [7].
Current statistics about the dangers of smoking
8. It can lead to premature aging
A 2010 research study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has indicated that secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure can cause premature aging of the skin [2]. The researchers determined that SHS is a significant factor in connective tissue deterioration, which can ultimately lead to wrinkling and sagging of the tissue, making you appear older. This damage occurs gradually over time, so if you are exposed to secondhand smoke from a loved one, it is important to opt for natural remedies like chamomile tea as they contain compounds that can help reverse the damage caused by SHS [3].
9. It's one of the leading causes of death in America
If you are a smoker, try to quit cold turkey. This is one of the most lethal forms of addiction as well as one of the most difficult challenges to overcome in life. In fact, about 97% of cigarette smokers will die from a smoking-related disease [1]. Smoking is also responsible for over 480,000 deaths per year in the United States alone.
10. It can cause damage to your fertility
Smoking causes damage to sperm motility and abnormally high rates of sperm motility. This leads to decreased fertility in men, as well as increasing the likelihood of miscarriage and early labor for pregnant women [8]. Smoking also has been found to cause an increase in the number of IUIs needed per IVF cycle, as well as a decrease in live birth rates [9]. If you are trying to conceive, smoking will increase your chances of needing more expensive forms of treatment such as IVF treatments or you may not be able to become pregnant at all.
11. It can cause wrinkles
Smoking causes premature aging. The more you smoke, the older you look. Your teeth turn yellow and teeth fall out quicker; wrinkles form all over your face; hair becomes dry and starts to fall out; even your eyesight begins to decline, which causes eye sores if not corrected with glasses or contacts in time.
12. It damages your skin and teeth
If you are a smoker, try to quit cold turkey. This is one of the most lethal forms of addiction as well as one of the most difficult challenges to overcome in life.
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