Smoking kills

Smoking kills. Enough said.

1. Smoking kills By : Maryam

2. What you need to know Young smokers may compromise their fertility Increase their risk of fathering a child with genetic abnormalities Female smokers may reduce fertility Cigarette smoking is the main cause of mortality Results in approximately 430,000 deaths every year

3. Ingredients Ammonia : Helps absorb more nicotine Arsenic: Deadly poison that makes your lip burn Benzene: Cancer causing chemical Cadmium: Causes damage to liver, kidneys & brain Lead: Stunts growth

4. Health Risks Cancers Heart diseases Lung diseases Reproductive damage Birth defects

5. Heart Diseases Hypertension Coronary heart disease Blocked blood vessels Strokes

6. Reproductive Damage Abnormal sperm cells Difficulty maintaining pregnancy Menstrual disorders E arly menopause

7. Birth defects Miscarriage Low birth weight

8. Cancers Lung cancer Larynx cancer Mouth cancer Throat cancer Kidney cancer Pancreas cancer Upper respiratory track cancer

9. Other Damages Wrinkled skin Tooth loss Stomach ulcers Unwanted weight loss

10. Ways to avoid smoking Chewing gum Stay busy Surround yourself with non-smokers Exercise Drink plenty of fluid

11. Conclusion A non-smoker should turn down tobacco if ever offered & persuade others to do so