Chapter 1: Clinical Overview
Better health because smoking affects*:
our brain – 30% of strokes in <65 year olds are caused by smoking
our eyes – macular degeneration, leading to blindness
our heart and blood vessels – 30% of heart disease in <65 year olds is caused by smoking
our skin, muscles and bones – smoking causes wrinkles, muscle weakness and decreased bone density
Reduce your cancer risk:
Smoking can cause cancer in the lungs, nose, mouth, stomach and gut
Save money – smoking is expensive
If starting a family* – smoking negatively affects fertility in men and women
