Smoking is a practice in which a substance, most commonly tobacco or cannabis, is

burned and the smoke is tasted or inhaled. This is primarily practised as a route of
administration for recreational drug use, as combustion releases the active substances in
drugs such as nicotine and makes them available for absorption through the lungs. It can
also be done as a part of rituals, to induce trances and spiritual enlightenment.

The most common method of smoking today is through cigarettes, primarily industrially
manufactured but also hand-rolled from loose tobacco and rolling paper. Other smoking
implements include pipes, cigars, bidis, hookahs, vaporizers and bongs. It has been
suggested that smoking-related disease kills one half of all long term smokers but these
diseases may also be contracted by non-smokers. A 2007 report states that about 4.9
million people worldwide each year die as a result of smoking.[1]

Smoking is one of the most common forms of recreational drug use. Tobacco smoking is
today by far the most popular form of smoking and is practiced by over one billion
people in the majority of all human societies. Less common drugs for smoking include
cannabis and opium. Some of the substances are classified as hard narcotics, like heroin,
but the use of these is very limited as they are often not commercially available.

The history of smoking can be dated to as early as 5000 BC, and has been recorded in
many different cultures across the world. Early smoking evolved in association with
religious ceremonies; as offerings to deities, in cleansing rituals or to allow shamans and
priests to alter their minds for purposes of divination or spiritual enlightenment. After the
European exploration and conquest of the Americans, the practice of smoking tobacco
quickly spread to the rest of the world. In regions like India and Subsaharan Africa, it
merged with existing practices of smoking (mostly of cannabis). In Europe, it introduced
a new type of social activity and a form of drug intake which previously had been
unknown.

Perception surrounding smoking has varied over time and from one place to another; holy
and sinful, sophisticated and vulgar, a panacea and deadly health hazard. Only relatively
recently, and primarily in industrialized Western countries, has smoking come to be
viewed in a decidedly negative light. Today medical studies have proven that smoking
tobacco is among the leading causes of many diseases such as lung cancer, heart attacks,
COPD, erectile dysfunction and can also lead to birth defects. The inherent health
hazards of smoking have caused many countries to institute high taxes on tobacco
products and anti-smoking campaigns are launched every year in an attempt to curb
tobacco smoking. If you were of the opinion that smoking is only injurious to those who
smoke cigarettes, the environmental impacts of the same are bound to come as a surprise
for you. In fact, the effects of cigarette smoking on environment are even more serious as
environmental pollution caused by it makes scores of people who don't smoke vulnerable
to the hazards of tobacco smoke. More importantly, cigarette smoking effects on the
environment are not just restricted to air pollution; but go well beyond it to indirect
consequences such as destruction of forests and degradation of the marine ecosystem.

How Does Smoking Affect the Environment?

Air pollution is no doubt the major environmental issue related to cigarette smoking.
Tobacco smoke contains somewhere around 4000 harmful chemicals - around 60 of
which are considered to be carcinogens, that are released in the atmosphere when you
resort to smoking. Similarly, harmful gases which are produced as a result of smoking -
such as carbon monoxide, make it one of the most prominent source of indoor air
pollution. Irrespective of whether you smoke or you don't smoke, you end up coming in
contact with these harmful gases which are released into the atmosphere as a result of
smoking. Passive smoking or second hand tobacco smoke is known to result in as many
as 600,000 premature deaths in the world every single year.

Along side air pollution, millions of cigarette butts dumped on the ground also result in
soil pollution - when they come in direct contact with the soil, and water pollution - when
they are drained into some source of water as a result of surface runoff. As these dumped
cigarette butts start decomposing, the harmful components in them are added to the soil.
Similarly, when these cigarette butts are dumped into different sources of water they
pollute these water bodies and threaten the lifeforms which inhabit them. The fact that
these butts are carried off to the oceans along with surface runoff spells disaster for
marine lifeforms in the long term. That is some serious damage to the environment
considering that the number of cigarette butts that are dumped is estimated to be
somewhere around 5 trillion per year.

Effects of Cigarettes Production Process on the Environment

While the aforementioned effects of smoking on environment begin after you resort to
smoking, the indirect effects of smoking begin way before that - with the production of
cigarettes to be precise. Statistics suggest that 4 miles of paper is used every hour to
produce cigarettes (which includes both rolling and packaging of cigarettes), and several
hundreds of trees are brought down for this paper. The tobacco has to be cured before it is
used for the production of cigarettes, and somewhere around 600 million trees are burned
for this very purpose every year. The tobacco plant is vulnerable to pests, and the
pesticides which are used to keep these pests at bay also add to environmental pollution
by polluting the soil. Add to it the amount of electricity and water used in the production
of cigarettes, and the cost incurred on it in terms of environmental damage becomes even
heftier.

That was a significant bit of information on how smoking affects the environment
intended to make you aware of the impact of this harmful habit on the environment. The
practice of using land for the cultivation of tobacco - which happens to be a cash crop,
instead of using it for cultivation of useful food crops has come under the scanner of late.
With the entire cigarette manufacturing lobby backing it, there is nothing much that can
be done in this case - unless the demand for cigarettes comes down. And that can come
down only when we take a note of how smoking affects our respiratory system, our
health in general and also our environment, and stop smoking cigarettes. As difficult as
this may seem, it can be accomplished if we understand that we can live without
smoking, but not without breathing!
Smoking or cigarette smoking is harmful for health, as the cigarette smoke contains a
number of toxic substances that adversely affect various parts of the body. Smoking is
considered as one of the most important risk factors for heart attacks, stroke and lung
diseases like, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and lung cancer. These are some
of the smoking related diseases. It is believed that risk for such diseases can be
significantly reduced by quitting smoking. Along with active smoking, the passive
smoking effects can also be dangerous. Given below is a brief discussion about some
smoking facts and effects of smoking on health.

Side Effects of Smoking Cigarette

The cigarette smoke typically contains about 4000 chemicals, out of which the most
dangerous chemicals in cigarette are, nicotine, carbon monoxide, arsenic, nitrous oxides,
phenols, acetone, acetylene, cyanide, formaldehyde, ammonia, methanol and strychnine.
Many of the substances found in cigarette smoke are carcinogenic, which can bind to
DNA to cause genetic mutation and cancer. The tar or the suspended particles of the
cigarette smoke forms a sticky coating in the lung tissues, which can cause lung diseases
and cancer over a period of time. These are some of the most dangerous cigarette
smoking effects.

The health effects of smoking are however, not limited to the lungs. Regular smoking can
affect other organs of the body as well. The carbon monoxide found in cigarette smoke
binds with hemoglobin, which can adversely affect the transportation of oxygen to the
various parts of the body including, the brain and the heart. One of the important harmful
effects of smoking is that it can increase the risk for atherosclerosis, where fatty deposits
build up within the arterial wall and cause narrowing of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is
the major risk factor for heart and cardiovascular diseases.

One of the immediate effects of cigarette smoking is an increase in heart rate and blood
pressure, which can strain the heart and the blood vessels. The level of antioxidants in
smokers are usually low, which can make the body cells and tissues more prone to the
damaging effects of free radicals. The long term risks of smoking include, impotence in
men, infertility in women and early appearance of wrinkles. Smoking effects on lungs
can include diseases like, chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
emphysema and cancer of the lung. Apart from lung cancer, regular smoking can cause
cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus and many other organs of the body. Smoking can
compromise the normal immune functions as well.

Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy

Cigarette smoking can have several harmful effects in pregnant women and the unborn
fetus. The risk for conditions like, ectopic pregnancy, placental problems such as,
placental abruption and placental previa, and vaginal bleeding can increase in pregnant
women smoking cigarettes. The nicotine found in cigarette smoke can constrict the blood
vessels of the umbilical cord, which can reduce the supply of oxygen to the fetus. The
risk for miscarriages too can increase due to smoking. Stillbirth, premature birth, low
birth weight and cleft lip and cleft palate can be some other possible effects of smoking
during pregnancy. On the other hand, babies exposed to second hand smoke can be at an
increased risk of the condition, known as 'sudden infant death syndrome' (SIDS).

Effects of Smoking Weed

The health effects of weed or marijuana is a highly controversial subject, with some
people supporting its use claiming that weed is non addictive, while others highlighting
the harmful effects of this drug on the brain and other parts of the body. People who
support the use of weed claim that it has several medicinal properties, especially in
controlling pain associated with cancer and relieving eye pressure to treat glaucoma. It is
also claimed to be effective in killing brain tumor cells. As far as negative effects of weed
are concerned, weed is said to alter mind and perception and adversely affect memory.
The immediate effects of smoking weed include, an increase in heart rate and a drop in
blood pressure. Smoking marijuana is also believed to raise the risk for respiratory
problems and heart attacks.

These are some of the important health effects of smoking cigarettes and smoking weed.
Hope this article was helpful in giving you a brief idea about the health hazards
associated with smoking. Though the consequences of smoking are widely known,
people find it quite difficult to quit or stop smoking, as they experience a number of side
effects or nicotine withdrawal symptoms. But, you can always take the help of counseling
to cope with these withdrawal symptoms. Quitting smoking can help you lower the risk
of a number of diseases and thus lead a healthy life.

Cigarette Smoking Effects

Some dangerous cigarette smoking effects are not hidden from active and chain smokers.
However, smoking is such an addiction that it's hard to quit. Read this article that
highlights various cigarette smoking effects...
Although we all are not unaware about effects of smoking on the
human body, knowing about them can at least help some of us
to quit smoking. Unfortunately, people who are addicted to
smoking know about life threatening consequences of
smoking. However, often their will to quit smoking is defeated
by their urge to whiff just one more cigarette. Some cigarette
smoking dangers have been covered in this article and
although they may not be enough to describe the scary results
of smoking, they may be taken as a warning sign for people
who smoke excessively.

Cigarette Smoking Risks

There is hardly any system of the human body which is not

affected by smoking. Be it the cardiovascular system, digestive
system, reproductive system and circulatory system, all face
adverse consequences due to long term smoking. Some
cigarette smoking effects have been mentioned in the further
paragraphs.

Cardiovascular Diseases
Diseases related to the heart are extreme killers when it comes
to smoking. Due to long term smoking, the arteries are
hardened and cholesterol is deposited in the arteries leading to
blockage or rigidity of the arteries. Smoking triggers the
hardening of the arteries and causes narrowing of the arteries.

Medically, narrowing of arteries is known as atherosclerosis

and results in formation of blood clots. Another heart disease
that can lead to problems of heart attack is coronary
thrombosis and nearly 20 – 30 % of these diseases are caused
due to smoking. Cigarette smoking effects become more
dangerous when they cause cerebral thrombosis in which the
blood vessels to the brain get blocked leading to stroke and
paralysis. More than these, as smoking habits advance,
problems of high blood pressure may lead to various chest
problems. Read more on diseases caused by smoking.
Is Smoking Good for Us?; Example of Analytical Exposition
Before we are going to smoke, it is better to look at the fact. About 50
thousands people die every year in Britain as direct result of smoking. This is seven times
as many as die in road accidents. Nearly a quarter of smokers die because of diseases
caused by smoking.
Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. If we smoke five cigarettes a day,
we are six times more likely to die of lung cancer than a non smoker. If we smoke twenty
cigarettes a day, the risk is nineteen greater. Ninety five percent of people who suffer of
bronchitis are people who are smoking. Smokers are two and half times more likely to die
of heart disease than non smokers.

Additionally, children of smoker are more likely to develop bronchitis and pneumonia. In
one hour in smoky room, non smoker breathes as much as substance causing cancer as if
he had smoked fifteen cigarettes.

Smoking is really good for tobacco companies because they do make much money from
smoking habit. Smoking however is not good for every body else.

Notes on the generic structure of this example of analytical exposition

As we know that both analytical exposition and hortatory exposition are classified as
argumentative essay. Both present argument to support the thesis state in the orientation.
This thesis places the writer’s position on the essay. From the generic structure, what
make big different is that analytical exposition ends with paragraph to strengthen the
thesis while hortatory makes a recommendation for readers.

Thesis: This pre-conclusive paragraph states the writer’s point of view about the topic
discussed. Writer has show himself in clear position of the discussed topic. Paragraph 1 is
the thesis of this analytical exposition text. It states the fact of the very fatal impact of the
smoking habit. Clearly the writer wants to say that smoking is not a good habit.

Arguments: Presenting arguments in analytical exposition text is as important as giving

conflict plot in narrative text. The series of argument will strengthen the thesis stated
before. In this example of analytical exposition text, paragraph 2 and 3 are the detail
arguments presented in a reporting fact to support that smoking is not good even for
smokers themselves. Furthermore, people who do not smoke but they are in smoky area
have the bad effect too from the smoking habit.

Reiteration: This end paragraph actually is restating the thesis. It is something like
conclusive paragraph from the previous arguments. The last paragraph of this example of
analytical exposition points again that smoking is not good for smokers and people
around smokers. However smoking is very good for Cigarette Companies

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Lung Cancer
Nearly all cases of lung cancer have been linked to smoking. The risk of lung cancer
increases with the extent of your addiction to cigarettes. The number of years you have
been smoking and number of cigarettes one smokes per day, determines the probability of
lung cancer. Lung cancer is the most dangerous cigarette smoking effect that results after
years of continuous smoking habits. It can be called as one of the long term cigarette
smoking effects. People who are very active smokers are also at the risk of developing
mouth cancer. Cancer underneath the tongue or on the lips are certainly some of the worst
results of smoking. Besides lung cancer, cancer in the inter related areas like bladder,
oesophagus, kidneys, pancreas and cervical cancer are also observed in patients who have
been smoking since years.

Some More Cigarette Smoking Effects

Besides the above mentioned major cigarette smoking effects, there are various others
dangers of smoking.

• Couples having smoking addiction are more likely to face problems of infertility
than other couples.
 • People having problems of asthma may show worsening symptoms of smoking.
• Smokers generally have pale looks (those who are very heavy smokers) and
wrinkled skin/yellow fingers. Another effect is yellow and stained teeth that may
go on worsening due to smoking.
• Coughing is the most commonly observed cigarette smoking effects.
• People who smoke actively may find it difficult to practice any sports or games
that requires a lot of physical exertion, as they may start coughing. Generally, in
teenage, when one starts smoking, this may not be evident however as time
passes, physical work outs may be tougher for the person.
• In the advancing years of life when smokers reach the middle years (30 to 40),
problems of lethargy and lack of energy may be the most common complain.
Years of smoking habit breaks the body, though we may not realize it at younger
ages.
• Dry mouth and lack of appetite are the cigarette smoking effects that are an
indication of addiction to smoking.

You may read more on:

• Smoking Cessation
• Smoking Facts
• Cigarette Smoking: Harmful Effects on the Body

The above mentioned cigarette smoking effects are just some of the dangers of smoking.
Anybody who is an active smoker must try to quit this unhealthy habit as early as
possible and must not hesitate to take professional help if required. That would ensure a
healthy future for the smoker and happiness for his/her family members.
I have a hectic and inundated life, and I'd like to take a break from it all to enjoy the relief that the cigarette
can bring to me. The last thing I need is for yet another self-appointed Samaritan coming near me to tell me
what I'm doing to my body, or why they object to me puffing around. I've made a list of 11 points I'd like to
make for the case of smoking. If anyone can, what is the case against smoking/second-hand smoking?

Here's my spit:

Smokers suffer from less stress, since they actually take a few breaks per day.

Increases concentration.
 Smokers have the only real community that's left in the workplace today.
 That brouhaha about second hand smoking is a load of crap. It's just a phrase made up to get normal
people who earlier didn't care about it, to go and further persecute the smokers.
 It's cool to smoke. Ever seen a hacker or a real artist with a health shake?
 Smokers are a persecuted a lot, since this habit has been banned from workplaces, restaurants, buses,
subways and planes.
 Smokers support the economy by paying all those taxes, which some of us don't.
 Believe it or not, nicotine is actually "a surprisingly potent drug for a variety of diseases that afflict the
brain, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Tourette’s syndrome." Smokers have a 60% lower risk of
Parkinson's disease
 Nicotine has a positive effect on ulcerative colitis, which is an inflammation of the stomach lining, and
this disorder affects nonsmokers more than smokers.
 Stanford researchers have discovered that low doses of nicotine - a major component of cigarette
smoke - appear to promote new blood vessel growth (in mice).
 Schizophrenics (4 million Americans) who smoke can get enough nicotine stimulation to switch on a
brain receptor that helps filter information.

A single drive to work puts out more deadly fumes and toxins in the air, than a smoker could possibly do in
one year. If you drive a car, your car puts out more deadly poisons and toxins in one drive to work than my
smoking does in a year. When you go home again, that's another year. So in a couple months, you've
created more deadly toxins in the environment than my smoking will in a lifetime. But it's always easier to
point fingers at other people, isn't it?

If you're really concerned about your health then put your money where your mouth is. Stop buying
products that are painted (all kinds of toxins put into the environment) or made of plastic (here's some stuff
that's good for your health, right?) and stop driving a car. You can survive that way - a lot of people do it.
But I'll bet you don't want to give up the conveniences these things offer.

I'm a smoker and to be honest, I really hate seeing butts all over the ground. But I'm also tired of seeing
McDonalds wrappers all over the place. When a non-smoker sees a butt on the ground, they always say
something like, "ALL smokers should have to clean these up." or something along the lines of punishment
for ALL smokers. But they never say "every person who eats at McDonalds should have to clean these up."