In the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil, there are 15.6 cases of tracheal, bronchial, and lung cancer per 100,000 males and 7.9 cases per 100,000 females, with similar ratios. According to data from the US National Cancer Institute (INCA), these types of tumors are primarily caused by smoking.
Smoking is the second leading cause of cancer in men, with only prostate cancer having a higher incidence rate. In women, it is the third leading cause, following breast and cervical cancer.
Giovanna Figaredo, a pulmonologist who works at the St. Matthew's Hospital in Cubatão, believes that in addition to traditional smoking methods such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, electronic cigarettes are becoming a popular and harmful trend, especially among young people.
Many individuals believe that electronic cigarettes are "healthier," but this is a myth. We must uncover the mysterious veil of this information in order to guide people away from consumption. Electronic cigarettes are banned in Brazil because they are unsafe. Many people are even unaware of what they are inhaling, the doctor explained.
This pulmonologist has warned that smoking increases the risk of more than 20 types of cancers, in addition to the most common ones such as lung cancer, bronchial cancer, and tracheal cancer. Furthermore, smoking also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke. It can lead to pulmonary diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and decreased fertility.
In regards to e-cigarettes, the long-term damage of their use is still largely unknown due to the higher consumption rates of this generation. However, there have been cases of patients with deteriorating lung conditions such as asthma. Additionally, there is EVALI (electronic cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury), which is an acute lung disease associated with the use of e-cigarettes," he pointed out.
Nicotine is a disease.
Doctor Giovanna Figueiredo explained that nicotine addiction is considered a disease and is classified under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). It can lead to physical and psychological dependency.
Experts emphasize that the first step to overcoming the difficulties of quitting smoking is willpower and determination. "I usually guide people to make changes in their daily habits, such as changing the place where they usually keep their cigarettes, delaying the first cigarette of the day as much as possible, and avoiding drinks that encourage smoking, such as coffee and alcoholic beverages. After making these changes, it is important to set a date to permanently quit tobacco use.
Doctors emphasize that certain medications can assist with quitting smoking and also help control withdrawal symptoms and anxiety. They point out that seeking professional help for guidance, planning, and medication prescriptions is crucial when needed.
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