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Smoking Causes Wrinkles and Premature Aging Smoking cigarettes causes wrinkles and premature aging
Deprives the body of oxygen due to increased carbon dioxide intake Increases blood pressure and heart rate, and decreases circulation Increases risk for cancers including lung, pancreatic, esophageal, bladder, and more Can lead to lung diseases that disrupt airflow and weaken lungs, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema Can change your physical appearance: wrinkles, gray skin, gum disease, and more Leads to addiction reliance on tobacco products to stay physically and mentally comfortable Mental effects of tobacco While there has been increased awareness over time of the physical effects of tobacco, the mental effects are often left out of the conversation
It is worth mentioning, however, that Van Gogh tried his hand at various techniques and subjects throughout his stay in Antwerp
Progress in reducing smoking prevalence in people with mental health diagnoses has been very slow compared to the general population