There are many other diseases besides cancer that are related to smoking. The number one killer in America, heart disease, has a much higher incidence in smokers. Debilitating lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis are almost only seen in smokers. Peripheral vascular disease is also common in heavy smokers. There is also a much higher risk of strokes in smokers.
Male smokers have a higher incidence of impotence due to vascular problems in the pelvic area.
They tend to develop potency problems at a much younger age when compared to non-smokers. Unfortunately, impotence from this cause is not as responsive to the new impotency drug Viagra. The longer a man smokes, the higher the risk. Female smokers may also have significant problems with arousal and sexual stimulation. Pregnant smokers have a higher incidence of low birth weight babies and increased risk of infant mortality.