Dangers of Cigar Smoking
January 21, 2009
With high glamorization of Cigar smoking, especially in the cinematic world, the number of people indulging in this act is growing day by day. After all, it is now considered as an ‘in’ thing which displays a strong fashion statement. The latest trend belief is that if you smoke cigar, then it displays your high social status along with depicting your so called ‘cool’ self. Result- Many people, especially teenagers, are treading this dangerous path. Cigar smoking is an unhealthy activity and can easily hamper your healthy and happy life over a period of time. If you don’t believe this, read below and find out for yourself.
We all know that cigarette smoking is harmful and injurious to health. But what most of us misinterpret is that cigar smoking is a safer option. That’s not the case. Even though fewer amounts of deaths have been reported from cigar smoking than cigarette smoking, the damage done is almost similar. In fact, a single cigar has more grams of tobacco and nicotine than a cigarette. Also, the cigar smoke is more concentrated and toxic than the cigarette smoke; thereby increasing risk of active and passive smokers. To add on to it, cigar smoking is addictive in nature. This is because cigars have high quantity of nicotine in them which makes it addictive. Now let’s look at the number of dangers you are exposed to as a result of cigar smoking. By smoking cigar, you expose yourself to a number of cancers like oral cancer including cancers of the lip, tongue, mouth and throat; esophageal cancer; lung cancer and even cancer of the pancreas and bladder. Moreover, cigar smokers also become vulnerable to the problem of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Looking at the numerous dangers of cigar smoking, it is best advisable to stay away from it or quit it as soon as possible. After all, your health is in your hands.
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