Smoking

Smoking increases the risk of a stroke

Substances in tobacco damage the blood vessels and consequently have an impact on your blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the most significant risk factors for having a stroke. Studies have shown that stopping smoking has positive effects on your health after just six months.

Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes

Smoking impairs the body’s insulin sensitivity, which makes the blood sugar level more difficult to regulate. Smokers therefore have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Smoking increases the risk of rheumatism

Scientific research shows that smokers are three times more likely to suffer from rheumatism than non-smokers. This applies in particular to men, heavy smokers and people who have a positive rheumatoid factor.

Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer

Scientific research has proven conclusively that smoking cigarettes is the most significant risk factor for developing lung cancer. Smoking is the cause of the disease in 85 to 90% of lung cancer cases. On average 15 to 20% of all smokers develop lung cancer.

Smoking cigars and pipes also increases the risk of lung cancer, as does passive smoking. Tobacco smoke contains countless toxic substances, with carcinogenic tar being the worst offender. Nicotine is highly addictive, but is not carcinogenic in itself.

Smoking increases the risk of stomach cancer

Smoking increases the risk of developing stomach cancer.

Smoking increases the risk of liver cancer

Smoking increases the risk of developing liver cancer. This risk is particularly high if you also consume alcohol regularly or contract a hepatitis B or C infection.

Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer

Scientific research has proven conclusively that smoking cigarettes is the most significant risk factor for developing lung cancer. Smoking is the cause of the disease in 85 to 90% of lung cancer cases. On average 15 to 20% of all smokers develop lung cancer.

Smoking cigars and pipes also increases the risk of lung cancer, as does passive smoking. Tobacco smoke contains countless toxic substances, with carcinogenic tar being the worst offender. Nicotine is highly addictive, but is not carcinogenic in itself.