According to the 2010 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey, 3 percent of Florida middle-school students and 6 percent of high-school students used smokeless tobacco at least once during the past 30 days
Maybe its because much of the damage caused by smoking is internal and, therefore, not seen
These include the possible release of some chemicals at higher levels than conventional cigarettes
May affect teens behavior, concentration, memory and their ability to learn Increases risk of low impulse control Chronic nicotine exposure may lead to insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes Inhaled nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure Nicotine is highly addictive Nicotine acts as a gateway drug and primes the brain so things like cocaine and heroin are more rewarding Exacerbate asthma & other lung conditions Releases unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and/or nickel into the lungs & environment Increased risk of lung, bladder cancer Increased risk of heart disease Persistent cough, bronchitis, congestion/phlegm Mental Health: strong relationship between youth smoking and depression, anxiety and stress
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