Smoking is harmful to health but smokers are addicted to it. Smoking can cause cancer. Many people think that there is no benefit in giving up smoking! Because the lungs have been damaged! This is a completely wrong idea.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2005, many people cannot get out of smoking addiction due to some misconceptions. Know some popular ideas about tobacco and smoking, which can be quickly changed-
The only harmful component of cigarettes is nicotine.
Nicotine is definitely sensitive. But cigarette tobacco has many more harmful substances. In addition to nicotine, there are various compounds in cigarettes that are harmful.
According to the American Lung Association, there are at least 7,000 chemicals in cigarettes. If they enter the body, they can produce 69 carcinogens (materials responsible for cancer).
Smoking relieves stress
is also a misconception. According to science, smoking does not reduce stress but increases it. Because your body withdraws nicotine while smoking. This withdrawal increases anxiety, stress. Directly affects your mood.
Less harm in light cigarettes
The study of the American Journal of Public Health also revealed that about 10 percent of people think that light cigarettes (Cigarettes) will cause less harm to the body. This idea is also wrong. Because cigarettes contain at least 7,000 chemicals.
Smoking 2-3 cigarettes a day is not harmful
According to a study published in BMC Medicine in 2015, if you smoke even one cigarette every day; Even then your lungs will be damaged.
Apart from this, you will face various physical problems. So the idea that smoking 2-3 cigarettes a day will not cause any harm is completely wrong. Only by quitting the habit of smoking will your lungs heal from previous injuries.
There is no benefit in quitting smoking
for those who smoke regularly; They think the lungs have been damaged! What is the benefit of quitting smoking now? This idea is completely wrong. Whenever you quit smoking; That's when your body and lungs help heal previous injuries.
The body's blood pressure levels return to normal. Carbon monoxide levels begin to decrease within 12 hours. Neurological activity also improves. Lung function improves after one week of quitting smoking.
Within a year of quitting smoking, your risk of heart disease can be cut in half. If you continue this streak for 10-15 years; But the risk of all tobacco-related diseases will be greatly reduced.
