Esophagus cancer Cigarettes, pipes, and cigars increase the risk of dying from esophageal cancer 2 to 9 times. Bladder cancer Smokers have 7 to 10 times the risk of bladder cancer compared to non-smokers. Impotence Smoking has been shown to damage small arteries that supply blood to the penis. The damage occurs over a period of time. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Cigarette smokers have 4 to 25 times the risk of death from these diseases as non-smokers.
Smoking constricts blood vessels.
If you are prone to circulatory problems, smoking only makes them worse. Smoking has been implicated as a primary cause of Buerger's Disease, which triggers inflammatory changes in small and medium-size arteries and veins and can lead to gangrene and even amputation if the patient continues to smoke. Stroke People who smoke cigarettes have a 2 to 3 times greater risk of having a stroke than non-smokers. The risk increases if you're also obese and have high blood fat levels. Smokers with high blood pressure have a 20-fold increase in the risk of stroke.