Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and it can cause a wide range of diseases and health conditions. Here are 10 diseases caused by smoking, according to various sources:
- Lung cancer
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Reproductive effects in women
- Colorectal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
In addition to these diseases, smoking can also cause other health effects, such as blindness, type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction, ectopic pregnancy, hip fractures, and rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking can harm nearly every organ in the body and is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. It is also a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Quitting smoking can greatly reduce the risk of developing these diseases and improve overall health.
