Zainul Zarin
Department of General Surgery, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, (Formerly KGMU) Chowk, Lucknow - 226 003, (U.P) INDIA.
EXCLI J. 2011 May 12;10:69-84. eCollection 2011.
Tobacco smoking is the common practice in a large percentage of the population worldwide, and the incidence is continuously increasing. Tobacco smoking is the most preventable cause of lung cancer, and it also impairs oral health. People are aware of the carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoking on the lungs and oral cavity, but it is also a risk factor for many other harmful diseases. This review article covers most of the diseases that are associated with tobacco smoking, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis, impotency, infertility, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease. The association of these diseases with tobacco smoking is discussed in detail in this review, along with their possible pathophysiology. This article focuses on the ongoing research of these diseases, and aims to raise awareness of the hazards of tobacco smoking, and to promote anti-smoking awareness programs.
吸烟是全球很大一部分人口的常见行为，且发病率在持续上升。吸烟是肺癌最可预防的病因，还会损害口腔健康。人们意识到吸烟对肺部和口腔的致癌作用，但它也是许多其他有害疾病的风险因素。这篇综述文章涵盖了与吸烟相关的大多数疾病，如冠状动脉疾病（CAD）、糖尿病、慢性阻塞性肺疾病（COPD）、关节炎、阳痿、不育、结核病和阿尔茨海默病。本综述详细讨论了这些疾病与吸烟的关联及其可能的病理生理学。本文重点关注这些疾病的当前研究，旨在提高对吸烟危害的认识，并促进反吸烟宣传项目。
