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Teenage Smoking

The smoking of cigarettes is said to be the most over-practiced

addiction in the world. According to the Federal Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention, the number of teenage smokers constitute

nearly 40 percent of all teenagers. This percentage continues to

increase despite the fact the oral and medical complications that

arise from smoking are publicly exposed and taught in school. Why is

this so? Perhaps it is a result from peer pressure? Could it be an

emotional escape for teenagers dealing with difficult situations?

Maybe it is fun and exciting for a teenager to rebel and start

smoking, but whatever the reason, the advertisement of tobacco

products definitely play a role to influence teenagers to start

smoking.
Tobacco products in the United States are advertised more than

automobiles are. It is also the only legal product that causes death

and disability when used as intended. Tobacco companies in......

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