Damages your lung function and could cause lung cancer
Weakens your bones and increases the risk of arthritis
Smoking causes artery damage and heart damage leading to heart attack, stroke, cancer and diseases - these could result in death
Causes cancer of the stomach and digestive system organs
Ages the appearance your skin
Smoking can increase the risk of gingivitis, which can lead to tooth decay and loss
Throat and mouth cancers
Smoking causes Emphysema which is loss of elasticity of lung tissue, collapses small air passages during exhalation, thus trapping air in lungs. It causes shortness of breath, hyperventilation and an expanded chest
Tobacco and nicotine are in cigarettes, spit, snuff and chew.
Tobacco Risks
Causes heart disease
Known to cause stroke and high blood pressure
Can cause loss of jaw bone due to mouth cancer
Tobacco use causes bad breath, tooth abrasion, gum recession, gum and tooth disease, yellowing of the teeth and tooth loss
Tobacco use can cause throat and mouth cancers
8-10 dips or chews of a smokeless tobacco product a day is the same amount of nicotine as 30-40 cigarettes for a heavy smoker
Smokeless tobacco products have over 560 added ingredients
What do kids and teens really think about smoking and tobacco? Watch this video to find out.
Want to Quit?
Northwest Arkansas Cessation Programs
