10 ways smoking destroys your body

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00:00According to World Health Organization statistics,

00:04tobacco kills more than 8 million people globally each year,

00:09and over 7 million of those deaths are directly linked to smoking.

00:16While the numbers are alarming,

00:19the real danger lies in what smoking does to your body piece by piece.

00:24Here are 10 major health risks every smoker should know.

00:321. Lung damage.

00:35Smoking severely damages the lungs.

00:38It breaks down the air sacs, leads to chronic bronchitis,

00:43and increases the risk of emphysema and lung cancer, the deadliest cancer worldwide.

00:502. It causes blood vessels to narrow, raises blood pressure,

00:57and doubles or even triples your risk of heart attacks and strokes.

01:043. Beyond the lungs, smoking is directly linked to cancers of the mouth,

01:12throat, pancreas, bladder, cervix, and more.

01:184. Reproductive issues.

01:23In women, smoking can lead to infertility,

01:27complications during pregnancy, and birth defect.

01:32In men, it reduces sperm quality and fertility.

01:385. Weakened immune system.

01:41Tobacco smoke weakens the immune system,

01:44making body less effective at fighting off infections and illnesses.

01:516. Premature aging.

01:55Smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and breaks down collagen,

02:00causing early wrinkles and faster aging of the skin.

02:067. Digestive problems.

02:10It increases the risk of stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and gastrointestinal cancers,

02:19while slowing down the healing of digestive tissues.

02:228. Brain damage.

02:26Smoking raises the risk of stroke and affects brain health,

02:31leading to memory loss, poor concentration, and cognitive decline over time.

02:389. Weak bones.

02:41It lowers bone density and increases risk of fractures,

02:47especially in older adult and postmenopausal women.

02:5310. Addiction and mental health issues.

02:5811. Nicotine is highly addictive.

03:0011. Smoking is associated with anxiety, depression,

03:06and worsening mental health in the long term.

03:10But here is the hopeful part once you quit.

03:15The body starts to repair itself almost immediately.

03:21Within a year, your risk of heart disease drops by half.

03:2612. Smoking is a tough habit to break.

03:31But your health, your future, and your life depend on it.

03:3812. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:3912. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4012. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4112. Smoking is a tough habit.

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03:4412. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4512. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4612. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4712. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4812. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:4912. Smoking is a tough habit.

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03:5112. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:5212. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:5312. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:5412. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:5512. Smoking is a tough habit.

03:5612. Smoking is a tough habit.

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