When someone buys packets of cigarettes, cannot miss the statutory warning that is present on the packing which warns against smoking and says how it is injurious to health. Yet, smoking is very prevalent in our society, both among young and old. Advise the adolescents about the importance of avoiding smoking. (Mention any six points.)

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When someone buys packets of cigarettes, cannot miss the statutory warning that is present on the packing which warns against smoking and says how it is injurious to health. Yet, smoking is very prevalent in our society, both among young and old. Advise the adolescents about the importance of avoiding smoking. (Mention any six points.)

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The importance of avoiding smoking includes:

1. Cigarettes have a chemical called Nicotine. This chemical stimulates the adrenal gland and release hormones Adrenaline and Nor-Adrenaline. Both of these hormones increase the heart rate and blood pressure.

2. Cigarettes have carcinogens (cancer causing agents).These carcinogens increases the risk of lung cancer, bladder cancer, throat and oral cancers.

3. It causes bronchitis and emphysema.

4. It causes heart related disorders such as Coronary Heart Disease, gastric ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome.

5. Cigarette increases Carbon Mono-oxide concentration in the blood. This leads to decreased heam bound oxygen thereby decreasing the oxygen concentration in the blood.

6. Smoking leads to compromised immune system in the body.