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Question 1

People who begin smoking are usually imitating others

Answer 1

or responding to seductive advertising.

Question 2

Smoking is associated with low education level

Answer 2

and the use of other drugs.

Question 3

Regular tobacco use causes physical dependence on nicotine,

Answer 3

characterized by loss of control, tolerance, and withdrawal.

Question 4

Habits can become associated with tobacco use

Answer 4

and trigger the urge for a cigarette.

Question 5

Nicotine acts on the nervous system as a stimulant or a depressant.

Answer 5

It can cause blood pressure and heart rate to increase, straining the heart.

Question 6

Cardiovascular disease is the most widespread

Answer 6

cause of death for cigarette smokers.

Question 7

Cigarette smoking is linked to

Answer 7

ulcers, impotence, reproductive health problems, dental diseases, and other conditions.

Question 8

Tobacco use leads to shorter life expectancy

Answer 8

and to a diminished quality of life.

Question 9

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) contains high concentrations of toxic chemicals

Answer 9

and can cause headaches, eye and nasal irritation, and sinus problems.

Long-term exposure to ETS can cause lung cancer and heart disease.

Question 10

Infants and young children take in more pollutants than adults do;

Answer 10

children whose parents smoke are especially susceptible to respiratory diseases.

Question 11

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of

Answer 11

miscarriage, stillbirth, congenital abnormalities, premature birth, and low birthweight.

SIDS, behaviour problems, and long-term impairments in development are also risks.

Question 12

The overall cost of tobacco use to society includes

Answer 12

the cost of both medical care and lost worker productivity.