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Health Consequences of Tobacco Use

• Major health issues linked to tobacco include lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.
• Pregnancy complications associated with tobacco use involve low birth weight, preterm births, and developmental issues.

Tobacco Use in Saudi Arabia

• Approximately 20% of the total population in Saudi Arabia is affected by tobacco use.

Second-Hand Smoke

• Serious health consequences of exposure to second-hand smoke encompass respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer in non-smokers.

Leading Contributors to Mortality

• Tobacco use ranks as the second leading contributor to mortality in the USA.

Lifestyle and Health Risks

• Sedentary lifestyle is attributed to approximately 25% of deaths from major chronic diseases.

Obesity and Health Effects

• Common adverse effects of obesity include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and joint issues.
• Obesity is frequently associated with the consumption of food from restaurants, fast-food outlets, and school cafeterias.

Alcohol Consumption Risks

• Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can lead to irregularities in heart rhythm, known as arrhythmias.

Stress-Related Diseases

• Conditions commonly associated with stress include anxiety disorders and cardiovascular diseases.

Screening and Testing

• Pap smear is used for screening cervical cancer.
• Fecal Occult Blood Test combined with Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is effective in detecting colorectal cancer.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

• Common viral sexually transmitted infections include HIV, herpes, and hepatitis.
• Human papilloma virus (HPV) is linked to cervical cancer.

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