SMOKING CIGARETTES

IS THERE A WAY TO SMOKE SAFE?

• NO. All cigarettes can cause damage to the human body
• Even small amounts are dangerous

IS CIGARETTE SMOKING REALLY ADDICTIVE?

• Yes. Nicotine in cigarette smoke is what causes the addiction
• Nicotine produces pleasurable feelings that makemthe smoker want more

WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO BECOME ADDICTED?

• Anyone who starts smoking is at risk of becoming addicted

DOES SMOKING CAUSE CANCER?

• Yes tobacco smoke comtains at least 43 carcinogenic substances
• Smoking causes many kinds of cancer

HOW DOES SMOKING AFFECT THE LUNGS?

• Several lung diseeases that can be just as dangerous as lung cancer
• Chronic bronchitis where the airways produce excess mucus

MORE FACTS ABOUT SMOKING CIGARETTES

• Smoking cost the united states over 193 billion in 2004
• An average of 4,260$ Per adult
• Also cigarette smoking contains over 7,000 chemicals
• 69 chemicals are known to cause cancer
• 8.6 million people have at least one serious illness caused by smoking

MY SOURCES WERE

• Quitsmokingsupport.com
• Www.lung.org.com

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