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How does smoking affect aging?
Tobacco smoke contains thousands of toxic chemicals that can damage the cells of your skin and lead to signs of premature aging. Smoking can cause deeper wrinkles on the face, particularly between the eyebrows, around the eyes, and around the mouth and lips.
What are the common side effects of smoking?
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis.
What are some early effects of cigarettes?
Immediate effects of smoking
- initial stimulation, then reduction in activity of brain and nervous system.
- increased alertness and concentration.
- feelings of mild euphoria.
- feelings of relaxation.
- increased blood pressure and heart rate.
- decreased blood flow to fingers and toes.
- decreased skin temperature.
- bad breath.
What is premature Ageing?
Premature aging is when the signs of aging occur earlier than is standard. More scientifically, premature aging happens when a person’s biological age is older than their chronological age.
What age does smoking affect the most?
By Age. Current cigarette smoking was highest among people aged 25–44 years and 45–64 years. Current cigarette smoking was lowest among people aged 18-24 years.
What are smokers lips?
What are smoker’s lips? Smoker’s lips are characterized by vertical wrinkles around the mouth. The lips and gums may also become significantly darker than their natural shade (hyperpigmentation). Smoker’s lips can begin to occur after months or years of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products.
What are some common causes of early aging?
What causes premature aging?
- Smoking. The toxins in cigarette smoke expose your skin to oxidative stress.
- Sun exposure and tanning. Tanning beds and exposure to the sun penetrate your skin with UV rays.
- Genes.