Dangers of Tobacco by Kate Becerra
Don't light it, fight it!
Why is it bad?
5 Health Issues
- causes cancer
- heart disease
- stroke
- lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, and air way obstruction
- tooth erosion
Ingredients in cigarettes
- formaldehyde
- ammonia
- nicotine
- acetone
Statistics
In the united states
- cigarette smoking costs more than $193 billion
- an estimated 1,000 youth become daily cigarette smokers
- smokers die 13-14 years earlier than non-smokers
Ways To Quit
- Rehab
- nicotine patches
- cold turkey
- sunflower seeds
- gum