Smoking
Smoking could affect your health in many ways and harm almost every organ of the body including the lungs, heart, stomach, throat, esophagus, liver, kidney, pancreas, circulatory system, etc. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking increases the risk of stroke by 2-4 times. Nicotine in cigarettes, tobacco, and cigars causes the blood pressure to rise significantly and leads to stroke. The carbon monoxide present in these products lower oxygen levels in the blood, while nicotine increases pressure; the dual effect may cause an interruption in blood supply, resulting in a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). [8] Smoking may also damage cells in the blood vessel, which increases the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances and causes the artery to become thick and narrow, which leads to a Cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
There are many measures that tobacco users could take to resist the urge to smoke. It could be challenging but it will definitely make a big difference in your overall health if you stick to the quit plan.