"I smoke in order to keep from slowing down," "I smoke to perk myself," "I get pleasure out of smoking". This is what our Indian women have to say on being asked why they smoke. Indian women are among the worst in the world when it comes to smoking. According to the latest Tobacco Atlas, the country ranks third in the top female smoking population across the globe. Only U.S.A. with 2.3 crore female smokers and China with 1.3 crore women smokers are worse off than India in this chart.
India is a respectable country with its great culture and civilization. But now all Indians should think before saying this with great pride. In olden days in the Indian culture, a woman was far from smoking. But the modern life influence has changed her desires and habits. Today's metropolitan Indian cities go widely behind the western styles. People don't even have time time to think about the good and the bad of the western culture, but they just try to copy them. This is simply their servile mentality.
Women smokers suffer from short term repercussions such as yellow teeth, bad breath and premature wrinkles which can be seen early on in life. Research has shown that women are more susceptible to the dangers of nicotine as they have a slower metabolic cleansing system than men. Women are 12 times more prone to death due to lung cancer than non-smokers and have an increased risk of other cancers such as larynx, pharynx, mouth, kidney and bladder cancers. They are also 10 times more susceptible to death due to bronchitis and emphysema.
Even though some women are aware of these problems but they continue to smoke. Some popular reasons cited by women for their smoking are that it allows them to relax and curb any present or potential feelings of aggression and sometimes even depression. Stress can become a frequent occurrence in the workplace and at home, and smoking is one way women often relieve themselves from that stressful sensation. Many women also smoke to lose weight. Although this is an effective method, the negative effects significantly outweigh the advantages.
But as it is said, it's never too late and where there is a will, there is a way. And definitely determination is the key to accomplish one's desires. In order to quit smoking one should keep in mind three factors in mind:
Will- Develop an earnest desire to give up smoking a create a strong will to avoid a smoking relapse.
Mindset- Discover the effects of smoking, understand its consequences and follow, finish and maintain a quit smoking plan.
Remember cigarettes burn holes not just in your lungs but also in your pockets.
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