World No Tobacco Day: Seven Side Effects Of Smoking That You May Not Know

The World Health Organisation, WHO shows that about 6 million people die from tobacco-related ailments every year and the number is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030, a concern that may have prompted the declaration of the World No Tobacco Day.

Thanks to the world body which declared May 31 every year as World No Tobacco Day.  The goal is to spread awareness about the danger of tobacco use and how to make society tobacco-free.  Here are seven side effects of smoking that you may need to know.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening reproductive complication that is more likely in smokers. It occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus.

Fertility challenge

Smoking can affect your ability to conceive. It causes reduced fertility in women and can contribute to other problems during pregnancy.

Gum disease

Smoking contributes to periodontitis—a gum infection that destroys the bone that supports the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.

Type 2 Diabetes

Smoking contributes to type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of complications from the disease— including poor blood flow to legs and feet. This can lead to infection and result in the need to amputate a limb.

Going Blind

Smoking doesn’t do your peepers any good. Smoking increases your risk of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 65.

Erectile Dysfunction

As a male smoker, your sexual function is affected. Tobacco causes the narrowing of blood vessels all over your body, including those that supply blood to the penis. The good news is that quitting will make a big difference.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is more common in women that affects the hand and feet joints.

 It causes painful swelling that can eventually result in bone loss and joint deformity. Smoking is one of the causes and is also associated with developing the disease at an earlier age.

These developments have led the WHO to declare, May 31 every year as World No Tobacco Day.

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