Thursday, July 31, 2008

Smoking Is Bad For You

  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes 85% of cases of lung cancer in the United States.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes 65% of cancers of the throat, mouth and esophagus.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it can cause emphysema.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it can cause bronchitis.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it lowers HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).
  • Smoking is bad for you because it increases the risk of forming blood clots.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it impairs the formation of new bones.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it puts women at high risk for osteoporosis.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes skin to look pale and unhealthy.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes constant bad breath.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.
  • Smoking is bad for you because it causes slowed healing time for injuries.
  • Smoking is bad for you because smokers are 2x as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-smokers
  • Smoking is bad for you because smokers are 3x as likely to suffer a stroke compared to non-smokers
  • Smoking is bad for you because it reduces a person's life expectancy.

...Did I mention smoking is bad for you?

- Repetition (Message #6)

Sources:
Pictures- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Websites- 1, 2

Author: Stephanie

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