This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.
This Surgeon General's report returns to the topic of the health effects of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. The last comprehensive review of this evidence by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was in the 1986 Surgeon General's report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking, published 20 years ago this year. This new report updates the evidence of the harmful effects of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. This large body of research findings is captured in an accompanying dynamic database that profiles key epidemiologic findings, and allows the evidence on health effects of exposure to tobacco smoke to be synthesized and updated (following the format of the 2004 report, The Health Consequences of Smoking). The database enables users to explore the data and studies supporting the conclusions in the report. The database is available on the Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco.
The second report from the U.S. Surgeon General devoted to women and smoking. Includes executive summary, chapter conclusions, full text chapters, and references.
Examines smoking as a public health concern focusing on harm to the fetus, and fetal personhood, and also challenges moral policing of smoking women who are pregnant.
Millions of Americans use e-cigarettes. Despite their popularity, little is known about their health effects. Some suggest that e-cigarettes likely confer lower risk compared to combustible tobacco cigarettes, because they do not expose users to toxicants produced through combustion. Proponents of e-cigarette use also tout the potential benefits of e-cigarettes as devices that could help combustible tobacco cigarette smokers to quit and thereby reduce tobacco-related health risks. Others are concerned about the exposure to potentially toxic substances contained in e-cigarette emissions, especially in individuals who have never used tobacco products such as youth and young adults. Given their relatively recent introduction, there has been little time for a scientific body of evidence to develop on the health effects of e-cigarettes. Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes reviews and critically assesses the state of the emerging evidence about e-cigarettes and health. This report makes recommendations for the improvement of this research and highlights gaps that are a priority for future research.
Preconception and Smoking: Breaking Free from Tobacco for Fertility Are you struggling to conceive and wondering if smoking could be the culprit? Look no further! "Preconception and Smoking: Breaking Free from Tobacco for Fertility" is the ultimate guide that will help you understand the effects of smoking on fertility and provide you with the tools to quit smoking for good. Table of Contents: 1. The Effects of Smoking on Fertility - Discover the shocking ways in which smoking can impact your ability to conceive and start a family. 2. Smoking and Female Reproductive Health - Learn about the specific ways smoking can negatively affect female reproductive health, including decreased egg quality, irregular menstrual cycles, and an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. 3. Smoking and Male Reproductive Health - Understand how smoking can harm male reproductive health, leading to reduced sperm count, impaired sperm motility, and increased DNA damage in sperm. 4. Secondhand Smoke and Fertility - Uncover the hidden dangers of secondhand smoke and how it can also impact your fertility. 5. Quitting Smoking for Fertility - Get practical tips and strategies for quitting smoking, including seeking support and resources, creating a quitting plan, managing nicotine withdrawal, and exploring alternative therapies and nicotine replacement options. 6. Improving Fertility After Quitting - Discover ways to restore hormonal balance, enhance blood flow to reproductive organs, and increase your natural fertility potential after quitting smoking. 7. Supporting Your Partner in Quitting - Learn how to effectively support your partner in their journey to quit smoking, including open communication, creating a smoke-free environment, joining quit smoking programs together, and celebrating milestones and successes. 8. Seeking Professional Help - Find answers to frequently asked questions and learn about the importance of seeking professional help when needed. 9. Have Questions / Comments? - Connect with the author and share your thoughts, questions, and comments. Bonus: - As a special bonus, receive a free copy of "How To Be A Super Mom" to help you navigate the challenges of motherhood with confidence and grace. Whether you're just starting your journey to conceive or have been struggling for a while, "Preconception and Smoking: Breaking Free from Tobacco for Fertility" is the comprehensive resource you need to break free from tobacco and increase your chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy. Don't let smoking stand in the way of your dreams of starting a This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Preconception and Smoking: Breaking Free from Tobacco for Fertility The Effects of Smoking on Fertility Smoking and Female Reproductive Health Decreased Egg Quality Irregular Menstrual Cycles Increased Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy Smoking and Male Reproductive Health Reduced Sperm Count Impaired Sperm Motility Increased DNA Damage in Sperm Secondhand Smoke and Fertility Quitting Smoking for Fertility Seeking Support and Resources Creating a Quitting Plan Managing Nicotine Withdrawal Alternative Therapies and Nicotine Replacement Improving Fertility After Quitting Restoring Hormonal Balance Enhancing Blood Flow to Reproductive Organs Increasing Natural Fertility Potential Supporting Your Partner in Quitting Open Communication and Understanding Creating a Smoke-Free Environment Joining Quit Smoking Programs Together Celebrating Milestones and Successes Seeking Professional Help Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
This book will focus on the harmful effect of environmental toxins on female reproductive health. Reproduction is the basis of the continuation of human beings, and environment is the basis of human survival. However, environmental pollution has become a potential risk factor for human reproductive health, which not only leads to many chronic diseases, but also causes certain harm to reproductive health. Compared to male reproduction, female reproductive process is more complex, the reproductive system is more fragile, and is more vulnerable to be damaged. The aim of this book is to review the research progress, to address the challenges, and to stimulate the development in the direction of environment and female reproductive health.
