Jordan | 35% of cancer cases in Jordan are caused by smoking

Arab Weather - Dr. Munther Hawarat, Assistant Director General at the King Hussein Cancer Center and Head of the Samih Darwazah Oncology Center, commented on the statements of the Minister of Health, Firas Al-Hawari, about the noticeable increase in cancer cases in the Kingdom during the past periods. He pointed out that this increase was a major reason for the government's decision to raise cigarette prices.

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35% of cancer cases are caused by smoking

In a statement to the media, Hawarat explained that the government took this decision because smoking directly causes 35% of cancer cases in the Kingdom, with lung cancer alone accounting for 25% of those cases. The remaining 10% includes cancers of the larynx, pancreas, bladder, and kidney, for which smoking is a major cause.

Hawarat pointed out that quitting smoking could reduce cancer cases from 8,000 cases annually to about 6,000 cases, if the price increase succeeded in reducing tobacco consumption. He added that these measures are in line with what many countries around the world are doing to reduce cancer rates among their citizens.

It is worth noting that the Minister of Health, Firas Al-Hawari, stated in a previous press conference that the government had noticed an increase in the number of cancer cases in the Kingdom in recent years, which prompted it to raise the prices of cigarettes in an attempt to reduce these numbers in the future.

The harms of smoking on health

Smoking causes serious health damage that affects various organs of the body. The most prominent of these damages are:

1. Respiratory diseases: Smoking increases the risk of diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which lead to a deterioration in the ability to breathe.
3. Lung cancer: Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, as cigarette smoke contains carcinogenic chemicals that damage lung tissue.
4. Cardiovascular disease: Smoking increases the risk of heart disease such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and increased likelihood of strokes.
5. Stroke: Smoking can narrow blood vessels and make clots more likely to form, increasing your risk of stroke.
6. Other cancers: Smoking is not only a cause of lung cancer, but also increases the risk of developing cancers of the larynx, pancreas, bladder, kidney, and stomach.
7. Weakened immune system: Smoking weakens the immune system, making the body less able to fight infections and diseases.
8. Oral and dental problems: Smoking causes gum inflammation, bad breath, tooth discoloration, and increases the risk of oral cancer.
9. Premature aging: Smoking contributes to wrinkles and premature aging of the skin due to reduced blood flow to the skin.
10. Negative effects on mental health: Although some people believe that smoking relieves stress, it can increase anxiety and depression in the long run.

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