Tobacco Use and Related Conditions

We all know that smoking is bad for us. In fact, it impacts nearly every organ in the body.

According to the CDC, cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.

  • Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States.

  • Smoking causes more deaths each year than HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries and firearm-related incidents combined.

  • More than 10 times as many US citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United States during its history.

  • Smoking causes about 90% of all lung cancer deaths in men and women. More women die from lung cancer each year than from breast cancer.

Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease). Even people who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day can have early signs of cardiovascular disease. Smoking damages blood vessels and can make them thicken and grow narrower. This makes your heart beat faster and your blood pressure go up. Clots can also form.

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.

  • If you have asthma, tobacco smoke can trigger an attack or make an attack worse.

 

Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body:

  • Bladder

  • Blood (acute myeloid leukemia)

  • Cervix

  • Colon and rectum (colorectal)

  • Esophagus

  • Kidney and ureter

  • Larynx

  • Liver

  • Oropharynx (includes parts of the throat, tongue, soft palate, and the tonsils)

  • Pancreas

  • Stomach

  • Trachea, bronchus, and lung

Smoking also increases the risk of dying from cancer and other diseases in cancer patients and survivors.

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and affects a person’s overall health.

  • Smoking can make it harder for a woman to become pregnant and can affect her baby's health before and after birth. Smoking increases risks for:

    • Preterm (early) delivery

    • Stillbirth (death of the baby before birth)

    • Low birth weight

    • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS or crib death)

    • Ectopic pregnancy

    • Orofacial clefts in infants

  • Smoking can also affect men's sperm, which can reduce fertility and also increase risks for birth defects and miscarriage.

  • Smoking can affect bone health.

    • Women past childbearing years who smoke have weaker bones than women who never smoked, and are at greater risk for broken bones.

  • Smoking affects the health of your teeth and gums and can cause tooth loss.

  • Smoking can increase your risk for cataracts (clouding of the eye’s lens that makes it hard for you to see) and age-related muscular degeneration (damage to a small spot near the center of the retina, the part of the eye needed for central vision)

  • Smoking causes general adverse effects on the body, including inflammation and decreased immune function.

Quitting smoking lowers your risk for all of these diseases and can add years to your life, but it isn't easy. Please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) today to schedule an appointment with one of our outstanding providers who can help you quit smoking and lead a longer, healthier life.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease. It occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from something as simple as coughing or sneezing or minor bumps. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but women who have passed menopause are at the highest risk.

Medications, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones. A bone density test can determine if you have osteoporosis. Please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) today to schedule an appointment with one of FoundCare's outstanding providers who can determine if you have osteoporosis and work with you to help keep your bones as strong as possible.

Oral Heath Problems

Did you know that your oral health is directly linked to your overall health? Poor oral health can lead to bacteria from your mouth spreading through your body and leading to other illnesses. In addition, other ailments can impact your oral health. FoundCare is here to help you maintain your oral health through comprehensive, preventive, restorative and emergency dental care in a warm and friendly setting. Our outstanding oral health care services include exams, X-rays, treatment planning, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings and crowns, and emergency services for toothaches, oral sores and broken teeth.


Please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) today to schedule an appointment with one of our outstanding providers to help keep your mouth -- and your entire body -- as healthy as possible.

Obesity

Obesity affects more than just your waistline. It is actually a complex disorder involving excess body fat. Did you know that obesity can lead to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer? These are also the leading forms of preventable death.

The CDC reports that 36.5% of adults in the US are obese. Although following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help prevent or reverse obesity, it is not always easy to get started. FoundCare's doctors and health educator can help develop a plan that works for you. Please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) today to schedule an appointment with one of our outstanding providers who can help you become your healthiest self.

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