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Smoking molecular damage in bronchial epithelium

During the spring of 2025, the Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) partnered with the Tuscarawas County Sheriffs Office (TCSO) and Empower Tusc to complete 53 compliance checks at tobacco retailers across Tuscarawas County

A few of the serious health risks of using tobacco are listed below: Problems in the heart and blood vessel Blood clots and stroke due to weakening walls of the blood vessels in the brain Blood clots appear in the legs, which eventually may travel to the lungs Coronary artery disease, including heart attack and angina Temporarily increase in blood pressure after smoking Reduced supply of blood to the legs Problems with erections due to decreased blood flow in the penis Other health risks or problems of using tobacco: Cancer (more likely to happen in the mouth, lungs, larynx, sinuses and nose, throat, esophagus, bladder, stomach, pancreas, kidney, cervix, rectum and colon) Poor and delayed healing of wounds after surgery Lung problems, such as asthma that is difficult to control Issues during pregnancy, like babies born with low birth weight, early labor, cleft lip Reduced ability to smell and taste Damage to sperm, which may result in infertility Sight loss due to a higher risk of muscular degeneration Gum and tooth diseases Wrinkling of the skin Along with the various health issues, using tobacco can also cause productivity loss in the workplace

However, teenagers, pregnant women, and anyone with serious medical issues should avoid NRT or only use it per prescription