EVILS OF SMOKING

The habit of smoking is prevalent throughout the whole world. Even the teen-agers are addicted to this habit. But it is a very bad habit. It is injurious to health. But those who become addicted to it cannot easily give it up. 

People smoke in various ways. Among them biri, cigarette, cigar and hukka are the most common. All these are prepared from tobacco. 

There is a poison called nicotine in tobacco. While smoking this nicotine enters into the lungs of the smoker. It then mixes with the blood and spreads in the whole body. Scientists are of opinion that one cigarette lessens the longevity of the smoker by ten minutes. 

Boys of tender age become addicted to smoking owing to various reasons. They see their elders smoking and are drawn it. They also become addicted to it by mixing with bad company. 

 Many fatal diseases are caused by smoking. Smoking is the cause of many diseases of the lungs, many type of cancer of the lungs. Phthisis, bronchitis, asthma, gastric ulcer, heart disease caused by smoking. 

It is a happy sign the governments of many countries and many social organizations have come forward to put a stop to this bad habit. Smoking has been prohibited in cinemas, theatres, buses and offices in many countries, public libraries, hospitals, educational institutions etc. have been declared non-smoking zones.

But the governments of many poor countries cannot stop the cultivation of tobacco as it brings a decent income to them. Many farmers are engaged in the cultivation of tobacco. Many labourers work in tobacco factories. So the production of tobacco and habit of smoking cannot be stopped. 

THE BENEFITS OF QUITTING SMOKING

The benefits of quitting smoking are very clear. Most importantly, you will lower your risk for serious illness and disease like heart attack, stroke and cancer. And the people you live with will be healthier because they won’t be around your smoke. When you quit, you will again have to deal with the hassle of leaving you workplace, someone’s home, your own home, a restaurant, or other places to smoke. And over time, you will notice that your teeth and breath are cleaner, stain marks on your fingers and fingernails are fading, and that you are able to smell and taste things better. Your skin will also wrinkle less and you will feel stronger and be able to do more activity.

Nearly 80 percent of those who quit smoking gain weight. The average weight gain after quitting smoking is just five pounds. But keep in mind that 56 percent of who continue to smoke will gain weight too.