Question 1

is smoking 1 cigarrete a day ??harmful..?

Accepted Answer

Yes: every cigarette you smoke hurts you and shortens you life Quit now  while you only smoke 1 a day. 2nd hand smoke is also dangerous.

Question 2

expert opinions? which is more harmful smoking or pollution?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how much: Pollution and how much smoking.  If you live in beijing, the answer might be pollution is as bad or worse than a half-pack of cigarettes per day.  If you live in the average american city, smoking is much worse if you are smoking more than a cigarette or two per day. Air pollution has different toxins and they may be worse for some people- like hydrogen sulfide and particulate matter.

Question 3

is vaping is harmful as smoking?

Accepted Answer

Great question: Vaping may intuitively be considered the lesser of the two evils. However, neither activity is good for your lungs. Smoking cigarettes has a multitude of carcinogens. Vaping needs further study and may also increase cancer risk.  There are treatment options available for people who want to quit smoking. They should see their doctor for specific recommendations. Best wishes!

Question 4

is smoking more harmful than drinking?

Accepted Answer

DIfferent: Alcohol in moderation is harmless and perhaps helpful, but one person in ten loses self-control with respect to this, and with this loses what's best about them as a person. If you start smoking, i guarantee you will have damage to your lungs affecting your physical fitness in the short run, your ability to enjoy your old age, and risk cancer as gruesome as any horror show. Can't compare them.

Question 5

how harmful is smoking one or two cigarettes a week?

Accepted Answer

Not very harmful: But very few people can accomplish not smoking more if they smoke that many.  However, for those who can, it is not likely to cause many problems, but there is still a statistically detectable effect on health, just as there is for second-hand smoke exposure, especially in terms of more likely colds, sinus infections, bronchitis etc., but probably no effect on heart disease or cancer/emphysema etc.

Question 6

what are the harmful effects caused by cigarettes/smoking?

Accepted Answer

Countless: Copd, lung cancer, ENT cancer, bladder cancer, stomach ulcers to name a few.

Question 7

could you tell me what are harmful effects of smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Possible  effects...: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving.

Question 8

how harmful would smoking one or two cigarettes per day be?

Accepted Answer

See below : More than not smoking any.  No one will ever do a study to quantify risk.

Question 9

is it harmful smoking pot on a daily basis. my friends tell me its chill.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several factors to consider. First and foremost is the damage it can do to your lungs. It will also tend to make you less productive. The long term effects can include memory issues later in life. It can also lower your inhibitions to try other drugs.

Question 10

is smoking weed occasionally too harmful.to health ? and can weed b adulterated ?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is an Herb: Yes and no. Marijuana is very well known to not have many if any real negative health effects.  But, daily or obsessive use can really dull one's human experience and lead to other addictive diseases or behaviors. The jury is out on the damage the 'fire' in smoking can cause. It is well documented in nicotine smoking.  The anti-inflammatory properties of mj may protect some against the smoke damag.

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