World No Smoking Day 8th March 2017
Smoking Kills… Recent Statistics
Passive smoking causes 33,951 deaths from heart disease annually. Life expectancy for smokers is 10 years shorter as compared to nonsmokers. Smoking increases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease among middle-
aged men by almost 4 times. As per WHO, the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats, killing around 6 million people annually. More than 5 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while more than 60,00,00 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke
Alarming Facts About Smoking One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes Tobacco kill almost half of its users.
10 million deaths per year are estimated by 2020 due to tobacco consumption.
Tobacco consumption is 2nd leading cause of death worldwide.
1 in 2 people in India are exposed to passive smoking.
Smoking Causes
30% cancer deaths
17 % CVD deaths
80% deaths from Bronchitis and Emphysemas
72% smokers belonged to metros with Mumbai having the largest number of smokers
Facts
79%
of the smokers smoke more than 1 cigarette a day
27%
smoke about 2-5 cigarettes a day
22%
of them smoke 5-10 cigarettes a day
14%
smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day
Effects of smoking The “feel good� effect of smoking makes the actual negative effects seem negligible to smokers. Following are the immediate smoking effects on body: Increase in blood pressure Increased metabolic rate Your heart beats faster Smooth muscles relax
Adrenaline rush Veins constrict
Symptoms in beginner smokers Beginner smokers normally experience
Dizziness
Headache
Coughing Nausea
People who continue to smoke become tolerable to these symptoms until they become unnoticeable.
Diseases caused by smoking Nicotine affects almost every organ system in the body, no matter how you smoke it.
Various cancers CVD Stroke Asthma Reproductive defects in women Premature birth Diabetes Blindness/Cataract/Eye defects Mood Stimulation
Anxiety & irritability Cold & flu Bronchitis Constricted blood vessels Yellow fingers Stained teeth Infertility Erectile dysfunction Early menopause Suppresses appetite
Please Remember ! Knowing about the long term risks that smoking has on your health is enough for you to quit smoking. Know amazing Health Benefits >>
Health benefits of quitting smoking
Lesser risk for lung cancer and many other types of cancers
Improved longevity
Reduced risk of heart disease
Improved respiratory health Lowered risk of developing lung diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Improved reproductive health
You have more energy
Your breath, clothes and hair won’t smell like smoke
Food tastes better
Benefits of Not Smoking noted in our body
After quitting: your blood pressure and heart rate recover from the cigarette-induced spike Of smoke-free living : the carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal
After quitting, a person’s risk of coronary heart disease is reduced by 50% After quitting : a person’s risk of stroke is similar to that of a nonsmoker
To nine months of smoke free living: Clear and deeper breathing gradually returns
After quitting : You are half as likely to die from lung cancer. Your risk of larynx or pancreatic cancer decreases
To three months of smoke-free living: your circulation and lung function begin to improve
After quitting : You are half as likely to die from lung cancer. Your risk of larynx or pancreatic cancer decreases
Tips to Quit Smoking
Pills, Patches, Herbs, Acupressure Engage in activities that you like/Take your hobbies seriously Meditation-Relaxation Techniques Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs Reconditioning your mind, body and Spirit Exercise Exercise Self control Avoid the smoker’s company Ask family and friends to stop smoking around you Watch out for relapse Many commercial preparations (nicotine skin patches, nicotine chewing gum are in market to help smokers stop smoking) Counseling
Medical Checkup to maintain quality of Life
Smoking not only affects people who smoke but it also affects the people around you.
To maintain the quality of life, it is very important to go for regular medical checkups and avoid any untoward incidents in life. Regular checkups keep major diseases and ailments
at bay especially if you are prone to smoking habits or if you are in company of smokers Do visit Indus Health Plus and enroll for various comprehensive packages and get your confirm your health status.
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