Effect of Smoking On Human Health
Effect of Smoking On Human Health Introduction Smoking is the main source of preventable demise in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year cigarettes kill more than half a million people prematurely in the United States alone, making smoking one of the leading causes of death. Lung Cancer Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer. Smoking is also a risk factor for lung cancer, and it's often referred to as "lung cancer's number one killer." In addition to causing other health problems, smoking can also lead to heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancers. Mouth Cancer Smoking is the number one cause of mouth cancer. Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the mouth and throat area. It can also spread to other parts of your body, such as your voice box (larynx) or lungs. Mouth cancers are more common in people who smoke than in those who don't smoke, especially if they start smoking at an early...