One for the ladies!

Women are just as likely to affected by smoking as men. Some common issues are:

  • Smokers face. A distinct aging of the skin in smokers has been identified. Key characteristics are increases in lines and wrinkles, a subtle gauntness and a change in skin colouring.
  • Women who smoke and take the contraceptive pill have 10 times the risk of a heart attack, stroke or heart disease compared to those who took the pill and were non smokers.
  • Smoking has been linked with an increased likelyhood of menstrual problems.
  • Smoking can in some cases increase the risk of miscarriage and infant death.
  • Female smokers are more susceptible to lung cancer than male smokers.
  • 41,000 women die every year from smoking. That's 112 every day!