World No Tobacco Day 2018- Side Effects Of Tobacco On Women's Health

Maybe you’ve heard that smoking causes cancer, lung and heart disease, and stroke. But, did you know that smoking causes other problems for women’s health?

* Decreased bone density

Women who have gone through menopause and who smoke have lower bone density. This means they have a higher chance of breaking a hip than women who do not smoke.

* Rheumatoid arthritis

Women who smoke are more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an inflammatory, chronic disease. People with RA have swelling and pain in their joints.

* Cataracts

Women who smoke are more likely to get cataracts that affect their vision. Cataracts are an eye disease where the lens of the eye is cloudy or foggy.

* Gum disease

Smoking is linked to gum disease, which may lead to bone and tooth loss.

* Ulcers

Smokers with gum disease are also more likely to get ulcers in the stomach, which can lead to death.

* Surgery

Smokers have worse survival rates after surgery. They’re also more likely to have complications and poorer wound healing than non-smokers.

* Depression

It is important for women to know about the link between smoking and depression because women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression.

* Menstrual problems

Some studies show that women who smoke have more irregular or painful periods.

* Menopause

Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to go through menopause at a younger age, and they may have worse symptoms of menopause.

* Pregnancy

Women who smoke may also have a harder time getting pregnant. They also have a higher chance of losing their baby before it is born. Studies show there is an increased risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome, also called "crib death") in babies born to women smokers.