1) Young Muslims - The Message

Women's HealthCigarettes do severe damage to reproductive organs and newbornchildren. Women who smoke are more likely to have troubleconceiving and are more likely to experience a miscarriage. Smokingis also linked to premature delivery, stillbirths and low birth weight.There is also a connection to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).CirculationSmoking negatively impacts blood flow to the extremities, resultingin PVD (peripheral vascular disease). PVD can be treated surgically,but the operation will be ineffective if the patient continues tosmoke. Many doctors will refuse to do the surgery unless thepatient agrees to give up cigarettes. Since erections are linked toblood flow, men who smoke may suffer from erectile dysfunction.Respiratory ProblemsSmoking is responsible for a host of respiratory conditions. Itdamages air passages and can cause emphysema. Cigarettes alsoworsen conditions such as pneumonia and asthma. Many longtimesmokers suffer from chronic cough and excessive phlegm.Heart DiseaseSmoking is directly linked to one-third of all heart disease-relateddeaths. Smokers are 2 to 4 times more likely to suffer some form ofheart disease. Nicotine releases adrenalin into the system andspeeds up the heart rate. It causes the arteries to restrict, bloodpressure to rise and robs the body of oxygen. Chemicals present incigarettes cause atherosclerosis and damage arteries and bloodvessels.Young Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 189