Men who smoke are at risk for heart disease, cancer, lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and diabetes—the first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth leading causes of death among men in the United States in 2015. Nearly all lung cancer—the number one cancer killer of both men and women—is caused by smoking.

What happens if a boy smokes?

Their effects on the heart and lungs make it harder to do well in sports. They also irritate the throat, cause bad breath, and damage the airways, leading to the well-known smokers cough. Finally, many studies show that young smokers are more likely to try marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or other drugs.

What happens when a person smokes?

Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs (alveoli) found in your lungs. Lung diseases caused by smoking include COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smoking causes most cases of lung cancer.

Why do guys smoke?

MEN ARE more likely to smoke cigarettes to control their emotions than women, according to a study. The research found men were more likely than women to grab a cigarette if they felt angry, anxious or sad. Smoking was also found to reduce anger and sadness in men.

How many cigarettes a day is classed as heavy smoking?

Background: Heavy smokers (those who smoke greater than or equal to 25 or more cigarettes a day) are a subgroup who place themselves and others at risk for harmful health consequences and also are those least likely to achieve cessation.