The risk of this serious bone disease is high due to tobacco consumption, even a slight stumbling can cause fracture

The habit of chewing tobacco is considered dangerous for many diseases related to teeth, gums and mouth as well as diabetes and heart diseases. But do you know that the habit of chewing tobacco can also be very harmful for bones? Recently a team of experts has alerted people about the risks associated with it. Health experts have found that tobacco chewers may be at risk of osteoporosis, a serious bone disease. In osteoporosis the bone density decreases and they become very weak. In severe cases of this disease, there may be a risk of bone fractures due to sneezing and coughing and even slight stumbling. Shah Waliullah, Professor, Department of Orthopedics at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, says, with the passage of time, the problem of osteoporosis is increasing in people. If you use tobacco, your risk may be even higher. Due to prolonged use of tobacco, the density of bones starts decreasing and they start weakening. The habit of chewing tobacco, even at a young age, can increase your risk of serious problems like osteoporosis. Tobacco is weakening bones Professor Shah Waliullah says, "Bone has two types of cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts. They are responsible for building and breaking bones. Osteoclasts are the cells that make bones." They break down so that they can be regenerated. Osteoblasts help to build new bones after a break. This process continues. However, a decrease in the functionality of these cells has been observed in smokers or smokers. Due to which there can be a risk of weakening of bones. Health experts say that during the study, it has been found that people who use tobacco for a long time, whether in the form of smoking or chewing, have an increase in the number of osteoclasts while in osteoblasts . decreases. In the case of such disorders, the breakdown of bones starts rapidly but new bones are not formed. This condition can lead to osteoporosis. This bone problem affects the quality of life, so it is necessary to protect against osteop

orosis. Staying away from tobacco can help you with this. Tobacco use, especially smoking, can lead to heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. There may be a risk of cancer with Smoking is also a very harmful habit for bones, increasing the risk of immune system problems including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. The life expectancy of tobacco users is also shorter than other people. Quitting tobacco can make life bettr it can be very helpful in improving your quality of life. Surprisingly we are seeing cases of osteoporosis caused by tobacco in adults. Osteoporosis and many bone-lung diseases can be prevented by quitting habits like smoking and tobacco while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Tobacco use is a cause of serious concern at the global level, it needs to be taken with special care.