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How Much Damage Is Done To The Body By Smoking?

I was wondering how much damage I am doing to my body by smoking. I tried using this calculator, but it just seems to suit regular smokers. I am a 22 year old male and I am very active (lift and work out 4-5 times a week). I can say I am one of those who only smoke when they drink. On average, I smoke probably 2 cigerattes a week. I am in college for engineering and still living the nightlife, but once I get married and settle down, I plan on not smoking at all. If I continue smoking at this same rate for about 3 more years, am I causing much damage to myself?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thank you for contacting Health care magic. Appreciate your concern on health. Well, smoking is harmful, be it ten cigarettes a day or 2 per week. Though the damage definitely increases with number of cigarettes but smoking even one cigarette can cause damage to your lungs, heart and to even your reproductive system. I would also like to inform that damage increases exponentially when you combine it with alcohol. So, please do not wait till you get married STOP smoking now.
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How Much Damage Is Done To The Body By Smoking?

hello Thank you for contacting Health care magic. Appreciate your concern on health. Well, smoking is harmful, be it ten cigarettes a day or 2 per week. Though the damage definitely increases with number of cigarettes but smoking even one cigarette can cause damage to your lungs, heart and to even your reproductive system. I would also like to inform that damage increases exponentially when you combine it with alcohol. So, please do not wait till you get married STOP smoking now. Hope I have answered your query.