Once you start igniting a cigarette, lots of hazardous chemicals, including nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide and other cancer causing agents will be released.  

For the past thirty years, there have been numerous physiological and pathological researches conducted on human health regarding smoking. These researches have shown that smoking is strongly correlated to many diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, bronchitis, and stomach ulcer. Smoking can even weaken human bodies, and worsen working and exercise performance in short term.

More about smoking Hazards 

Tar
Tar can stimulate bronchi, causing bronchitis and emphysema. It can even lead to cancers such as lung cancer.


Nicotine
Nicotine can cause addiction to smoking by stimulating the nervous system of human brains. It can increase blood pressure and accelerate heartbeats, adding extra burden to the heart. Therefore, the risk of having heart disease will be higher.

Canbon Monoxide
Carbon dioxide blocks the transport of oxygen inside the body and lower the amount to oxygen being absorbed by the bodies. Inadequate provision of oxygen to the body will weaken individuals’ exercise performance and accelerate aging.

Smoking Hazards 

Excitant

  • Nicotine in cigarette is one kind of excitant
  • Can stimulate the heart, increase heartbeat and add extra burden to the heart.
  • Causing vasoconstriction, which leads to increase in blood pressure.
  • Increasing the speed of blood coagulation, leading to formation of blood clots which affect blood circulation.
  • Leading to the increase of lipid level in blood. Thrombosis will occur more easily.
  • Carbon monoxide from smoking lowers the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Angina pectoris happens when heart muscle is in lack of oxygen

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    Correlation between Bronchitis, Emphysema, Pneumonia and Smoking

    Bronchitis and emphysema can be developed when the bronchi and lung are under the long-term imitation of cigarettes. Smoking can also weaken the immune system of the lung, increasing the risking of having pneumonia.  

    Smoking and Decrease in Lifespan
    Lung cancer, bronchitis and emphysema due to smoking are kinds of torture to patients. According to the research by Royal College of London, the lifespan of a smoker is three years less than that of a non-smoker.

    Smoking and Pregnant Women

    When pregnant women smoke, the nutrient absorption and the development of their fetus can be affected. In general, the babies they give birth to are lighter in weight. In some cases, smoking could even lead to miscarriage, mental retardation of babies and death of babies. The mortality rate of bady given born by a smokers is 30 percent higher than that given born by a non-smokers

 

Poor Life Quality Due to Smoking

Chemicals in cigarettes can damage the taste buds on our tongues. Once the taste buds are damaged, we can on longer to enjoy delicious food.

Setting Up Smoking Cessation Plan

Setting Up Plans to Change Lifestyle

When you start to quit smoking, you'll still have urges for a cigarette. Remember, your urge will last for just a few minutes and you will be able to get it over. You may refer to the following tips when you have an urge to smoke:

  •  Whenever you want a cigarette, wait! Slow down your action and recall your reasons of quitting. 
  •  Do not look down upon simple methods such as deep breathing and drinking water. These methods will help you defeat your urge to smoke.
  • You can relieve your stress and regain your concentration by doing breathing exercise slowly.  
  • Avoid environment that is filled with secondhand smoke and refuse any invitation to smoke. 
  • Alcohol may lower your vigilance to smoking, so avoid drinking alcohol during the early stage of quitting. 
  • Avoid caffeine-containing drinks such as coffee, strong tea, cola, etc. These drinks may provoke cravings. 
  • If you used to smoke when you feel bored, why not do something else such as planting, reading, keeping pet, playing chess, jogging, doing exercise and making use of community resources, such as participating courses in community centers.  

Benefits of quitting Smoking 

Quit smoking now and you will see the benefits! By quitting smoking, you can:
  • Reduce the risk of suffering from fatal diseases caused by smoking, e.g. heart diseases, bronchitis, and ling cancer
  • Protect your family against hazards of secondhand smoke
  • Smell fresh and build up a healthy image
  • Save money from buying cigarettes


Start Quitting Now  

Stop smoking starting from today if you smoke less then 3 packets of cigarettes each day.

If you smoke more than 3 packets of cigarettes each day, try to minimise the number of cigarettes you smoked below twenty each day in the first two weeks. Stop smoking completely after that.  


Tips for Starting to Quit Smoking ：

  • Eat more fresh fruits and vegetable and drink more juice 
  • Tell friends and family that you have quitted smoking
  • Chewing gum can minimize the mental dependence on smoking
  • Choose to stay in non-smoking area wherever you are.

Notes : Others can help you quit smoking, but whether it will be successful depends on yourself.