Quitting smoking is never easy, especially when you have been smoking for over 30 years. But King Khan did it! Shah Rukh Khan, who was once a chain smoker, recently revealed that he has finally quit smoking. The actor celebrated his 59th birthday on November 2, at an event organised by his fan clubs in Bandra.
In a video from the event shared by his fan club on X, Shah Rukh can be heard saying: "There's a good thing - I'm not smoking anymore, guys. I thought I wouldn't feel so breathless after quitting smoking, but I still feel it (the side effects). Inshallah, that will also get ok.
" Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of death globally, contributing to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various forms of cancer. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, with over 7 million of those deaths being the result of direct tobacco use. Meanwhile, around 1.
2 million non-smokers are being exposed to second-hand smoke. Hence, it is essential to quit smoking and live a healthy lifestyle as it can severely impact your overall health. Here we have listed some common health problems that you are likely to face if you don't stop right now: Respiratory Issues Smoking damages the lungs and airways, causing conditions like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It reduces lung capacity, leading to shortness of breath and persistent cough. Heart Disease Smoking increa.
