Highlights: Smoking is a major contributor to male infertility, affecting sperm volume and motility The study reveals heightened stress response in the sperm cells of smokers Lifestyle choices significantly impact semen quality, with smoking having the most profound effect 8-12% of couples who want to have kids have trouble
According to the Mayo Clinic some of the 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes can damage the collagen and elastin, which are fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity
But research is clear that cannabinoids, the chemicals that cause the high, get into the bodies of people nearby including children
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CACY (Community Action for Capable Youth) has put together the attached Smoking and Vaping Cessation resource page to help those that are working with current smokers that are under the age of 21