The association of tobacco smoking with increased risk of lung cancer, stroke and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is well established. A new study has shed light on its association with infertility and menopause in women which concretely states how harmful active and passive smoking can be. Tobacco smoking is one of the most common addictions found across the globe. As per the WHO report, 40 million women in India are active smokers in tobacco. Add the number of passive smokers and the number is thought to cross about 100 million women.
Smoking causes a variety of medical problems which include lung cancer, stroke and other CVDs. Smoking is also associated as a risk factor in metabolic syndromes such as diabetes. The scientists from the USA have now found a link between active and passive smoking with gynecological problems such as infertility and early menopause. The scientists…
