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Here are some health consequences of smoking you might not have heard before 1

Tobacco use causes widespread destruction of the lungs by creating narrow airways due to tar build-up from tobacco, decreased elasticity of the lungs preventing the ability to take deep breaths, and damage to the air pockets in the lungs

Tobacco addiction has far-reaching behavioral and social consequences, affecting various aspects of a persons life: Social Isolation : Tobacco use leads to social isolation as individuals avoid smoke-free environments or activities where smoking is not permitted

Somatic complaints: Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach issues

Environmental cleanup efforts are a valuable and helpful endeavor, but they are not enough to combat the effect of littered tobacco

The New England Journal of Medicine