The cigarettes contain nicotine which will make you addicted to smoking and the Carbon monoxide, tar and other chemicals in the tobacco kill you more easily. It threatens your life along with the lives of your loved ones because the particles which include the smoke will affect the people near you rather than yourself. World Health Organisation in one of their study suggested “Over one million people die every year from exposure to second-hand smoke.” Seasonality also affects smoking behaviors. It has been found that the number of seasonal smokers that are smokers during the winter is high in India, especially among youngsters.
During winter, everyone avoids opening the doors and windows because of the cold and wears more than two clothes. The smell itself remains in the room and even in clothes. It means the particles will remain in all these objects which will affect the second person also. Smoking outside also like the particles remains in the atmosphere longer than usual because the air is denser.
The impact of the pandemic already has its impact on the health of the lungs. Along with that, persons who are already suffering from liver, kidney, heart, and lung diseases add smoking to their habit, which will result in respiratory diseases. During winter they will easily catch colds and flu because their immune system is weak, leading to respiratory diseases and infections.
Quitting may be a little harder but it is not something non-achievable. There are people around you who can help you and even you can try to help form expertise. Try to avoid the “just one” habit, go for some relaxation techniques, and try to find hobbies to cure the temptations. Remind yourself of those benefits you are achieving through quitting this habit which gives priority to the people who care for you.
