Smoking: Beyond Cancer, a Silent Threat to Fertility and Overall Health, Expert Warns

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News18•13-01-2026, 20:45
Smoking: Beyond Cancer, a Silent Threat to Fertility and Overall Health, Expert Warns
- •Dr. Anurag Agarwal warns that daily smoking significantly impacts fertility in both men and women, reducing sperm count and causing conception problems.
- •Smoking increases the risk of impotence by approximately 85% and contains carcinogenic elements leading to various cancers.
- •Thousands of chemicals in cigarette smoke cause heart and lung diseases, weaken the immune system, and exacerbate high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.
- •Nicotine and other harmful substances elevate cholesterol, risking arterial blockages, heart attack, and paralysis.
- •Prolonged smoking damages lungs, accelerates skin aging, and causes the body to tire quickly, affecting overall health.
Why It Matters: Daily smoking poses severe risks beyond cancer, critically impacting fertility, cardiovascular health, and overall bodily functions.
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