Jump to full article: WalesOnline (uk), 2009-03-18
Author: Dr Tony Jewell, Western Mail
Intro: The pain smokers fell on giving up is a positive sign your body is recovering, says Dr Tony Jewell
LAST week marked the 26th national No Smoking Day. Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of premature death and one of the main determinants of health inequalities in Wales and the UK today.
In this article I want to draw attention to some less well known effects of smoking and give some tips and encourage Welsh smokers to quit.
Children under five who live in a smoking household are often diagnosed with glue ear and respiratory tract infections, which are both unpleasant illnesses and require medical attention.
People who smoke, or who are regularly exposed to the tobacco smoke of others, are more susceptible to respiratory infections and as a result will require a doctor's appointment and antibiotic prescription along with time off work to recover.
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