Data on smoking:
About
16 million teens smoke
Approximately
3,000 people start smoking every day
Students
in upper secondary school or who smoke cigars (cigarettes) are more willing to
take other risks
The
snuff is considered the "gateway drug" that can lead to alcohol and
the use of other illegal drugs.
Smoking
is a major cause of diseases of the lungs and heart.
Smoking
worsens existing medical problems, such as asthma, high blood pressure and
diabetes.
The
earlier a person starts smoking, the greater the risk to their health and the
harder it is to quit. As they get older, teens who continue to smoke may
develop problems such as:
Gum disease and tooth loss.
Infertility
and impotence.
Chronic
lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis, which limit the ability of
exercise and physical activity.
Hearing
loss.
Vision
problems, such as macular degeneration, which can result in blindness.
Disease
of the blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack or stroke at a young age.
Quitting smoking at any time reduces rates of decline in lung capacity and
postpones the incapacity and invalidity . Measures against snuff are very
important in preventing the smoker's lung and other adverse effects caused by
snuff . It is difficult for many addicted to snuff consider leaving it. The
nicotine replacement therapy in the form of gum, skin patches or nasal sprays
help some people to quit successfully but are not a panacea.
