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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.