Respiratory system
Smoking damages the lungs and respiratory system, leading to diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma. Cigarette smoke contains many toxic substances that cause inflammation and damage to lung tissue.
Children and adolescents who smoke are at increased risk of chronic respiratory diseases and reduced lung function.
Cardiovascular system
Nicotine in cigarettes increases heart rate and blood pressure, putting stress on the cardiovascular system. Regular smoking can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Young people who use tobacco have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
Digestive system
Smoking can cause stomach ulcers, stomach pain and digestive disorders. The toxic substances in cigarette smoke damage the lining of the stomach and intestines.
Smoking also increases the risk of digestive cancers such as stomach, esophageal, and bowel cancers.
Blood quality
Smoking reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen, leading to a lack of oxygen to the body's organs and tissues. This can cause fatigue and reduce the ability to work and learn.
Stress and depression
Although some young people may use cigarettes to relieve stress, smoking can actually make stress and depression worse.
Nicotine in cigarettes causes dependence and makes users feel the need to smoke more to maintain the feeling of comfort.
Sleep disorders
Tobacco use affects sleep quality, disrupts sleep patterns and makes sleep less deep. Nicotine is a stimulant, increases heart rate and makes it difficult to sleep.
Violent and illegal behavior
Smoking can increase the risk of violence and other illegal behavior. Teens who smoke are more likely to engage in risky and illegal activities.
E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes, but the general structure includes a battery, an atomizer, and a liquid chamber.
E-cigarettes create a vapor that users inhale by heating a liquid—which often contains nicotine, the notoriously addictive substance found in cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products—flavoring agents, and other smoke-producing chemicals. Nonsmokers who are near e-cigarette users are also exposed to the vapor when the smoker blows it into the air.
Electronic cigarettes go by many names: “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “mods,” “vape pens,” “vapes” ...
Some e-cigarettes come in the form of traditional cigarettes, cigars or pipes, while others resemble pens, USB drives and other everyday objects.
E-cigarettes can be used to smoke marijuana and other drugs.
Vapor from e-cigarettes inhaled from the device and exhaled can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:
- Nicotine
- Ultrafine particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs.
- Flavoring agents such as diacetyl, which can cause serious lung diseases
- Volatile organic compounds
- Many chemicals cause cancer
- Heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead
