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Watch Video: How Tobacco Harms Your Heart and Blood Pressure

On World No Tobacco Day, learn how cigarettes and tobacco affect your heart and blood pressure. Tobacco contains nicotine and harmful chemicals that constrict arteries and disrupt blood flow. This increases blood pressure and forces the heart to work harder, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. Tobacco use significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Quit tobacco today for a healthier life.

 

On World No Tobacco Day, it’s crucial to understand how tobacco and cigarettes affect your heart and blood pressure. Tobacco contains nicotine and other harmful chemicals that constrict arteries, reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure. This forces the heart to work harder, elevating the risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular tobacco use significantly raises the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. Nicotine’s stimulant effects lead to the release of adrenaline, which increases heart rate and blood pressure, putting additional strain on the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, carbon monoxide from smoking reduces oxygen in the blood, making the heart pump harder to supply oxygen to the body.

Quitting tobacco can lead to immediate and long-term health benefits. Within 20 minutes of quitting, heart rate and blood pressure drop. Within a year, the risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s. Over time, the risk of stroke and lung cancer also decreases significantly. On this World No Tobacco Day, consider taking the step to quit tobacco for a healthier heart and a longer life. Seek support from healthcare providers, support groups, or smoking cessation programs to help you on your journey to a tobacco-free life.

 

 

Dr. Shruthi R

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