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Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis: Healthy artery Damaged artery Heart Attack: Smokers are twice as likely as Nonsmokers to have a heart attack Quitting smoking rapidly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease Torn heart wall: Result of over-worked heart muscle Stroke: This brain shows stroke damage, which can cause death or severe mental or physical disability Emphysema: Emphysematic lung Healthy lung Symptoms Include Shortness of breath Chronic cough Wheezing Anxiety Weight loss Ankle, feet and leg swelling fatigue Lung Cancer:The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs Lung cancer kills more people than any other type of cancer Fetal Damage: Fetal Smoking Syndrome: Birth defects Premature stillbirth Low birthweight Prone to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Lowered immune capacity Laryngeal Cancer Symptoms: Persistent hoarseness Chronic sore throat Painful swallowing Pain in the ear Lump in the neck Over 80% of deaths from laryngeal cancer are linked to smoking Common Consequences: Stained teeth Gum inflammation Black hairy tongue Oral cancer Delayed healing of the gums Dental Problems: Above: Cavities Below: Gingivitis Overall poor oral health Consequences of chewing tobacco: Leukoplakia Oral cancer Chemical Box: Whats in Tobacco

Women who quit smoking before or during pregnancy reduce their risk for poor pregnancy outcomes

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