What do you call a person who doesnt smoke or drink?

A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler (plural teetotalers) or is simply said to be teetotal. Today, a number of temperance organizations exist that promote teetotalism as a virtue.

Is it worse to be a smoker or a drinker?

While drinking can be a threat to your health, smoking is certainly worse. Unlike alcohol at low or moderate levels, there is no benefit to tobacco use at any level. When you smoke, you inhale various chemicals that can injure cells, causing both cancer and artery damage (e.g. heart attacks and strokes).

Do non smokers live longer?

Life expectancy for smokers is at least 10 years shorter than for nonsmokers. Quitting smoking before the age of 40 reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related disease by about 90\%.

Why is it important to not drink or smoke?

Regular smoking and drinking increases your risk of cancers of the lung and liver. The damage to your body starts from smoking just one cigarette.

What does it mean if someone doesn’t drink?

There are dozens of reasons people might have for not drinking, from health conditions, allergies, and pregnancy to addiction and dependency. Some people don’t drink simply because they don’t like to. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t need to be explained to you or anyone else.

What’s the word for someone who doesn’t drink?

abstainer, teetotaler. (or teetotaller), teetotalist.

What are the evil effects of consuming alcohol?

In the long term, heavy alcohol consumption can cause high blood pressure, gastric problems, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, pancreatitis, memory impairment, alcohol dependence and various psychological conditions. Excessive alcohol drinking can also result in accidental injuries and even death.

Is alcohol good for health?

Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, such as: Reducing your risk of developing and dying of heart disease. Possibly reducing your risk of ischemic stroke (when the arteries to your brain become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow) Possibly reducing your risk of diabetes.

What age do smokers live to?

The study shows that smokers die relatively young. An estimated 23 percent of consistent heavy smokers never reach the age of 65. This is 11 percent among light smokers and 7 percent among non-smokers. Life expectancy decreases by 13 years on average for heavy smokers compared to people who have never smoked.

Why do we need to avoid drinking alcohol?

Alcohol can lead to liver disease and other severe, chronic diseases. Alcohol may trigger emotional or past traumatic experiences. Alcohol can lead to dependence and alcoholism. Alcohol increases depression and anxiety.