It also causes an increased risk of all types of cancer. Passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of cancer, heart and lung disease in non-smokers who live with smokers.
Smoking increases the risk of osteoporosis in both men and women.
If you smoke, the best thing you can do to improve your health and that of you family is to stop smoking . Stopping smoking is hard, it can cause you to have withdrawal symptoms, many people put on weight. But everyone who stops feels better, gets fitter and lives longer. Even if you have smoked for many years you will get some benefit from stopping, the sooner you stop the better. The information contained on these pages is intended as a guide for UK residents only.