Smoking – A Preventable Scourge

Smoking is an addiction to nicotine found in tobacco. It’s one of the leading causes of preventable diseases worldwide. Smoking harms almost every organ in the body.

⚠️ Health effects

Tobacco causes cancers (lung, throat, mouth…), heart disease, chronic bronchitis and increases the risk of stroke.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And what about others?

Second-hand smoke is also harmful. Inhaling others’ smoke can lead to the same diseases, especially in children.

🛑 Why quit?

Quitting smoking improves health rapidly: reduced blood pressure, better breathing, and decreased cancer risk.

✅ Help and prevention

Support exists: nicotine replacement therapies, psychological support, and public awareness campaigns in schools and media.