Physical problems occurring later are numerous lung cancer, respiratory diseases and problems, cardiovascular diseases including stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Fertility difficulties may occur in both males and females. People prone to the effects of stress and tension. It also has psychomotor performance effects. Tar a carcinogenic substance containing more than a dozen cancer producing chemicals.
Glycoprotein acts as an allergen.
Oxides of nitrogen may induce and worsen emphysema. Hydrogen cyanide a particularly toxic agent in cigarette smoke which can impair cardiac function. Parkinson's disease Osteoporosis Premature aging of the skin Traumatic and accidental Each year, more than 30 fire-related casualties are caused by smoking and matches. Toddlers and children are particularly susceptible to burns from cigarettes and ash, especially ocular burns. Toxic ingestion butts are particularly toxic.