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How do cigarettes affect the body? - Krishna Sudhir

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Cigarettes aren’t good for us. That’s hardly news -- we’ve known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us, and can our bodies recover if we stop? Krishna Sudhir details what happens when we smoke -- and when we quit.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Krishna Sudhir
  • Director Franz Palomares
  • Narrator Adrian Dannatt
  • Designer Tara Sunil Thomas
  • Illustrator Tara Sunil Thomas
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox
  • Script Editor Emma Bryce
  • Fact-Checker Francisco Diez
Additional Resources for you to Explore
To learn more about the effects of smoking on the respiratory system, click here.

This article from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute explains how smoking affects the heart and blood vessels.

Click here to find in-depth information on smoking cessation, including strategies on how to quit.

This video by the educator also provides information on the cessation of smoking.

Check out this brief review of nicotine replacement therapy.

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About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Educator Krishna Sudhir
  • Director Franz Palomares
  • Narrator Adrian Dannatt
  • Designer Tara Sunil Thomas
  • Illustrator Tara Sunil Thomas
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox
  • Script Editor Emma Bryce
  • Fact-Checker Francisco Diez

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