Alcohol and cigarettes, two things that are ubiquitous in our lives, seem to have become a part of people's lives. However, many people don't realize that the health hazards of tobacco and alcohol are far more serious than we think. Today, let's uncover the "disguise" of tobacco and alcohol and see the truth behind them.
1. The Truth About Tobacco.
Tobacco, the seemingly ordinary plant, actually contains more than 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which have been proven to be harmful. Smoking is to send these harmful substances directly into the lungs, which in turn affect the whole body.
1.Lung cancer: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. Substances such as tar and nicotine in tobacco can cause mutations in lung cells and form cancer cells. Long-term smoking, the risk of lung cancer increases exponentially.
2.Cardiovascular disease: Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict, blood pressure to rise, and a rapid heartbeat. Long-term smoking also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, etc.
3.Respiratory diseases: Smoking can damage the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, causing chronic bronchitis, asthma and other diseases. In addition, smoking is also a major cause of emphysema.
4.Immune system damage: Smoking weakens the immune system and makes a person more susceptible to various diseases such as flu, pneumonia, etc.
5.Reproductive system effects: Smoking also has serious effects on the reproductive system. Smoking in men can lead to decreased sperm quality and even infertility. Smoking in women can lead to menstrual irregularities, early menopause and other problems.
6.*Aging: Smoking accelerates **aging, making **loss of elasticity and wrinkles.
2. The truth about alcohol.
Alcohol, a seemingly pleasant drink, also hides many harms.
1.Liver disease: Alcohol is a leading cause of liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, etc. Long-term excessive alcohol consumption is unbearable for the liver, which leads to liver damage.
2.Cardiovascular disease: Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to increased blood pressure and rapid heartbeat, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, alcohol can also cause fatty liver and hyperlipidemia, which further aggravates the risk of cardiovascular disease.
3.Brain damage: Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can cause damage to the brain, leading to problems such as memory loss, sluggish thinking, mood swings, etc.
4.Digestive system diseases: Alcohol can cause irritation to the gastric mucosa, causing gastritis, gastric ulcers and other digestive diseases.
5.Obesity: Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to excessive caloric intake, increasing the risk of obesity.
6.Carcinogenic: Alcohol is considered one of the carcinogenic factors, and long-term excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cancer.
3. The harm of tobacco and alcohol.
The combination of tobacco and alcohol is undoubtedly a "double whammy". The interaction of harmful substances in tobacco and alcohol multiplies the harm caused by the simultaneous use of tobacco and alcohol.
1.The combination of tobacco and alcohol can accelerate the hardening of the arteries and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
2.The combination of tobacco and alcohol will increase the burden on the liver and accelerate liver damage.
3.The combination of tobacco and alcohol can lower immunity and make people more susceptible to various diseases.
4.The combination of tobacco and alcohol can aggravate respiratory diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and asthma.
5.The combination of tobacco and alcohol can increase the risk of obesity and increase the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Summary. Tobacco and alcohol are harmless, this is a misunderstanding. In fact, the health hazards of tobacco and alcohol are beyond imagination. For the health of ourselves and our families, we should stay away from tobacco and alcohol and live a healthy life. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen publicity and education on the dangers of tobacco and alcohol, so that more people can realize the truth about tobacco and alcohol, and jointly create a healthy world without tobacco and alcohol.
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