According to the American Heart Association, approximately 120,000 fatal heart attacks each year are attributed to smoking. Smoking is the most common cause of deaths and injuries from fire. Studies have shown that second hand smoke from cigarettes increases the risk of heart disease among nonsmokers who live with smokers. Cardiovascular Disease Cigarette smoking increases the susceptibility to blood clots. Cigarette smoking increases blood pressure.
Cigarette smoke increases the risk of stroke.
Pulmonary Disease Cigarette smoking increases the risk of respiratory disorders such as cancer and chronic bronchitis. The risk of lip and mouth cancer for pipe smoking, cigar smoking and chewing tobacco is higher than for cigarette smoking. Fetal Development Cigarette smoking increases the risk of retarded fetal growth.