Yesterday we took a look at four harms of Smoking and today we will continue taking a look at another six.<\/p>\n
5. Risk of type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n The experts claim that people who smoke regularly have a 30 \u2013 40 percent higher of developing type 2 diabetes than those who do not.\u00a0Smoking can also make it more difficult for people with diabetes to manage their condition.<\/p>\n 6. Weakened immune system<\/strong><\/p>\n Smoking cigarettes can weaken a person\u2019s immune system, making them more susceptible to illness.\u00a0It can also cause additional inflammation in the body.<\/p>\n 7. Vision problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Smoking cigarettes can cause eye problems, including a greater risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.<\/p>\n Other vision problems related to smoking include:<\/strong><\/p>\n dry eyes 8. Poor oral hygiene<\/strong><\/p>\n People who smoke have double the risk of gum disease. This risk increases with the number of cigarettes a person smokes.<\/p>\n Symptoms of gum disease include:<\/strong><\/p>\n swollen and tender gums Smoking tobacco can limit a person\u2019s ability to taste and smell things properly. It can also stain the teeth yellow or brown.<\/p>\n 9. Unhealthy skin and hair<\/strong><\/p>\n Smoking tobacco can affect a person\u2019s skin and hair. A person who smokes may experience prematurely aged, wrinkled skin. They also have a higher risk of skin cancer, \u201cespecially on the lips.\u201d\u00a0Smoking can cause the hair and skin to smell of tobacco. It can also contribute to hair loss and balding.<\/p>\n 10. 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\nglaucoma
\ndiabetic retinopathy<\/p>\n
\nbleeding when brushing
\nloose teeth
\nsensitive teeth<\/p>\n
\nlaryngeal cancer
\nthroat cancer
\noesophageal cancer
\nkidney cancer
\ncervical cancer
\nliver cancer
\ncolon cancer
\nacute myeloid leukaemia<\/p>\n