Reasons
Short term effects
Long term effects
Ways to Avoid
Health
100

This type of social influence happens when friends pressure someone to try smoking.

Peer Pressure

100

Smoking can cause this unpleasant smell in the mouth shortly after use.

Bad breath

100

This deadly disease often develops in the lungs after years of smoking.

Lung Cancer

100

The most direct way to refuse a cigarette is simply saying this word.

No

100

Smoking primarily damages this body system used for breathing.

Respiratory system

200

Some teens start smoking because they want to feel accepted by a group. This is called wanting to do what?

Fit in

200

This breathing problem can occur during exercise after smoking.

Shortness of breath

200

Smoking damages blood vessels and increases risk of this major organ disease.

Heart Disease

200

Choosing friends who support healthy habits helps prevent this risky behavior.

Smoking

200

Nicotine causes this condition that makes people depend on cigarettes.

Addiction

300

This feeling causes teens to try smoking just to see what it is like.

Curiosity 

300

Smoking irritates and damages these organs responsible for breathing.

Lungs

300

Long-term smoking can permanently reduce the lungs’ ability to hold this.

Air

300

Sports, clubs, and hobbies are examples of healthy what?

Activities 

300

Smoking weakens the body’s system that fights infections.

Immune System 

400

Images in movies, social media, or advertisements can influence teens to try smoking. This is called media what?

Influence 

400

Some people feel this spinning or sick feeling when they first smoke.

Dizziness 

400

The addictive chemical in cigarettes makes quitting very difficult over time.

Nicotine

400

Talking to parents, teachers, or mentors provides this type of help.

Support

400

Smoking reduces oxygen levels, which can affect performance in this area of health.

Fitness (anything near this topic is correct)

500

When someone uses smoking to deal with stress or emotions, they are using it as a what?

Coping mechanism

500

Smoking reduces this ability to keep going during sports or exercise.

Stamina 

500

Smoking for many years can shorten a person’s expected length of life. This is called reduced what?

Life expectancy

500

Learning about the dangers of smoking helps people make better what?

Decisions 

500

Avoiding smoking helps maintain a healthy body and responsible what?

Lifestyle

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