What Are Long Term Effects Of Smoking?

It's no secret that there are numerous negative causes and effects of smoking cigarettes. Countless studies have shown that smoking not only has a major long term impact an you, but also the people who you are in contact with.

It can all start during pregnancy. In fact most people don't realize the effects smoking can have on an unborn baby. The following is an extensive list of ways smoking can have a bad affect on children.

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Birth defects
• Low birth weight
• Middle ear infections
• Difficulty learning
• Problems with behavior (depression, anxiety and immaturity)
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Cancers and leukemia

It doesn't stop with pregnant women who smoke. The problems will only get worse as a child reaches adulthood. Here is a list of harmful health effects that smoking can have through the rest of your life:

• Lung cancer
• Nasal cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Decreased lung function
• Bronchitis
• Infections
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)

Hopefully this comprehensive list of the short and long term side effects of smoking tobacco will inspire you to quite. It's never too late to try to stop smoking. You only have one body to last the rest of your life. By taking care of it, you will be able to live a longer, healthier life.

For more information on the effects that smoking can have on you and your loved ones please visit our Effects of Smoking page.