Smoking, a seemingly personal choice, has actually become a serious social problem. According to reliable data, the number of smokers in the world is increasing year by year, which not only poses a huge threat to the health of smokers themselves, but also has a non-negligible impact on the health of the surrounding population.
The dangers of smoking should not be underestimated. Tobacco contains hundreds of harmful substances, many of which have been proven to be carcinogenic to humans. Long-term smoking increases the risk of many cancers such as lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and esophageal cancer. 
1.Causes lumbar spine disease
In addition to affecting the lungs and blood vessels, smoking can also damage the lumbar spine. Because the nicotine in tobacco can damage the spine tissues, making the bones very weak, and worsening the inflammation, it will worsen back pain. Heavy smokers are nearly half as likely to have lumbar spine surgery as nonsmokers.
2.Impairs oral health
It has been proven that people who smoke a lot are more likely to develop oral diseases than non-smokers. Tobacco contains a large amount of nicotine and other harmful components, which is more likely to cause yellowing of teeth, and in more serious cases, it may also induce oral lesions, causing symptoms such as tooth loss, and long-term smoking will dull the human body's sense of smell and taste.
3.Difficulty breathing
Long-term smoking can cause lasting damage to the lungs. Therefore, there will be certain problems in the human respiratory system, and at this time, there may be some chest tightness and difficulty breathing.
For old smokers, if for a period of time, there is breathing trouble, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Be sure to pay attention to it, seek medical attention in time, and do not delay**.
4.Accelerated aging
Some people are affected by smoking, and there is a possibility that aging will be accelerated. As we age, the rate of aging accelerates, and the production of free radicals and the decline in organ function can all have a combined effect, but it is possible to combat aging with the right lifestyle.
Some people habitually smoke, after obtaining a variety of harmful substances, the amount of free radicals will be more, the body's organs will be damaged, and aging will be significantly accelerated.
Lao Liu has been smoking since he was young, he is usually in good health, except for a little cough and wheezing, there is no big problem, but recently he always feels dizzy and his blood pressure is high.
The doctor told him that smoking is the main cause of these problems and advised him to quit smoking as soon as possible, otherwise it will increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, etc.
After a certain dinner, Lao He suddenly felt chest pain and tightness, fortunately because he was sent to the hospital in time. The doctor communicated with Lao Liu's family and learned about **, but Lao He had no history of heart disease before, and the family was shocked and suspected that quitting smoking caused the attack of myocardial infarction. 
When people enter their 60s, the body's functions begin to decline gradually, and the functions of various systems are not as good as before. At this point, it becomes more difficult to quit smoking, and some people may even feel that it is not necessary to continue to quit. However, this is not the case. Even after the age of 60, it is still very necessary to quit smoking.
Even after the age of 60, it is still very necessary to quit smoking. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of various diseases, improve the quality of life, and reduce the burden on families.
And no matter when you quit smoking, you can reap a lot of benefits. According to the World Health Organization's data on the gain in life of smoking cessation, quitting smoking at age 30 increases life expectancy by about 10 years, at age 40 by about 9 years, at age 50 by about 6 years, and even by quitting smoking at age 60, it can increase life expectancy by about 3 years.
This suggests that quitting smoking has a significant positive impact on health, and that the earlier you quit smoking, the greater the gain in longevity.
1.Learn to relieve stress
Nowadays, the pace of life is fast, and everyone is carrying heavy pressures, but many people choose the wrong way to decompress, and that is smoking. Data shows that stress is the most important cause of smoking habits.
Only by learning to relieve stress can you reduce the desire to smoke. In addition to work and study, cultivate several small hobbies, such as traveling, sports, etc. With less stress and a better purpose in life, it's easy to quit smoking.
2.Drink strong tea to quit smoking
Drinking tea can not only maintain health, but also help everyone get rid of the habit of smoking, so that everyone can make a cup of strong tea and drink it when they want to smoke, which will have a good effect.
3.Exercise smoking cessation method
Exercise not only strengthens your body and helps you improve your physical fitness, but it also helps you quit smoking. People who are addicted to smoking should develop good exercise habits, go out for a walk and climb a mountain if they have nothing to do; While enjoying the comfort of nature, you can also exercise, and at the same time, you will not want to continue smoking.
4.Self-awakening and enlightenment
This method is designed to control the desire to quit smoking. While others lobby to smoke, ex-smokers must always remind themselves that they are currently quitting and must not give up. Of course, it depends on whether the ex-smoker is strong enough or not, and only by persevering can he succeed.
For normal people, the amount of cigarettes smoked should not exceed three cigarettes a day, and the amount of nicotine and tar contained in three cigarettes may already exceed the burden on the body.
If you smoke more than three cigarettes on a regular basis, it may be unbearable for the body, and the body itself has the function of excreting garbage and waste, and can filter out the harmful substances that are inhaled.
However, if you smoke too many roots, you may get more harmful substances than your body can tolerate, which can lead to serious diseases. For the sake of your health, do not smoke more than three cigarettes a day to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
If you always smoke a lot, your body can't bear it, and the harmful substances in it accumulate a lot, the function of vital organs will decline, and it may even induce serious diseases. For the sake of your health, it is important to reduce the amount of cigarettes you smoke.
In conclusion, forcibly quitting smoking may be a bit difficult and challenging for a sixty-three-year-old, but the end result is positive. For seniors after the age of 60, quitting smoking can be difficult, but quitting smoking is still important for their health.
More support and help should be provided by families and society, and older persons themselves should take active measures to overcome their addictions. Only in this way can the elderly enjoy a healthier and happier life.