Abdomen –- Smoking leads to an increase in acid formation and ulceration.
Smokers are also more prone to cancer of pancreas, stomach and colon.
Kidneys and bladder -- Smoking enhances the susceptibility to cancer of kidney and bladder.
Male reproductive system -- Men who smoke are at a risk of impotence. The sperms they yield are lesser in number, sometimes deformed and can even cause an absence of fertility.
Female reproductive system -- Women smokers have painful periods and have menopause much earlier than women who don’t smoke. Smoking may also cause infertility and impediment in conception. Furthermore, smoking during pregnancy holds additional hazards for women. There may be conditions like premature separation of the placenta from the uterus during pregnancy, serious pregnancy problems such as a pregnancy growing outside of the cavity of the uterus, miscarriage and pre-term delivery.
Bones –- Smoking may weaken the bones (especially among women) leading to osteoporosis.
Blood: Nicotine present in cigarettes enhances the levels of cholesterol in the blood that may cause atherosclerosis as mentioned before. Smoking also enhances the risk of leukemia.
Immune System: It is also weaker in smokers. Thus, smokers are invariably more prone to infections.
Skin: It looks rougher and thicker.
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