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  • Title: [History of cigarette smoking. The effect of tobacco smoking on women's health].
    Author: Zalewska M, Jagielska I, Kazdepka-Ziemińska A, Ludwikowski G, Szymański W.
    Journal: Przegl Lek; 2009; 66(10):885-7. PubMed ID: 20301962.
    Abstract:
    History of cigarette smoking started on XV century, when Columb imported tobacco to Europe. Popular using of tobacco we are indebted Jaen Nicot Villeman, the name of nicotine originate from his surname. Tobacco first was exploited like a drug, however now it is a very harmful stimulant. Cigarette smoking is still an actual problem and increased risk of many diseases. Very toxic components of smoke get inside all the organs and upsetting their activities and proper running of the life processes. It is common knowledge that smoking badly influences women's health. Nicotine makes the negative influence on function of ovaries metabolism of hormones and state of osseous tissue. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with obstetrical and pediatrician complication with fetus, newborn and child. The aim of the article is to summarize the role of tobacco smoking on women's health.
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