6 ways tobacco and alcohol can play havoc with women's health
Harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol on women's health are many from infertility to early menopause. Dr. Shweta Mendiratta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis Escort Hospital, Faridabad elaborates.
India has around 12.1 million females who consume alcohol on daily basis and are smokers. Tobacco and alcohol can be devastating for a woman's health. Dr. Shweta Mendiratta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis Escort Hospital, Faridabad explains how.(Pixabay)
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Decreased bone density: Women who consume tobacco and are going through menopause have lower bone density than the women who don't smoke.(Shutterstock)
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints. Women who consume tobacco have higher chances of getting rheumatoid arthritis than those who don't.(Pixabay)
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