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MINERVA IN FOCUS Health Matters

Crew

health advice:

How to quit

smoking

A guide by the UK P&I Club

Smoking poses serious health risks for seafarers, increasing
their vulnerability to chronic diseases such as heart disease,
respiratory issues, and cancer, which can hinder their ability
to perform duties effectively. Additionally, smoking heightens
safety risks on board by increasing the likelihood of fires in
hazardous ship environments. Maintaining peak physical fitness
is crucial for seafarers, and smoking negatively impacts their
stamina, lung capacity, and overall performance.

What is tobacco? What is nicotine?
Tobacco is a plant that contains nicotine, an addictive drug with Nicotine is the chemical that makes smoking so addictive. Although
both stimulant and depressant effects. Tobacco leaves are used to nicotine is addictive, it is relatively harmless to health. It is the many
make products that can be consumed in different ways, such as other toxic chemicals contained in tobacco smoke that cause almost
chewed, sniffed as snuff and smoked in cigarettes, cigars or pipes. all the harm from smoking. Smoking gives you nicotine by burning
tobacco, which creates many harmful toxins that can cause serious
illnesses including cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke.
Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health.

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