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• Fashion symbol of the modern era
• To fulfill curiosity
• Imitation
• Due to frustration
• Social custom and tradition
• For pleasure
• Lack of proper guidance

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b. Effects of Smoking
The effects of smoking are divided into two types which are as follows:
i. Immediate effects
• It irritates respiratory mucus.
• It increases the pulse rate.
• Body temperature decreases.
• Coughing, chest pain, bad breath occur.
• Appetite is reduced.
• Disturbs the brain waves.
• Affects the digestive capacity.
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ii. Chronic effects Throat cancer
• The skin, teeth and fingers become pale due to the effect of nicotene.
• Pulse rate and blood pressure increase
• Damages the optic nerves resulting in blindness
• Cancer of alimentary canal
• Causes of asthma and lungs cancer
• May lead to infertility
• Leads to economic loss
• Can develop heart attack and stroke
• Leads to premature death

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Prevention of Smoking Throat cancer
Smoking has adverse effects on human health. It can cause premature death. So, the
following preventive measures can be adopted to extend the life of people.
• Avoid the companions who smoke
• Provide health education especially about the bad effects of smoking
• Declare public places as smoking free zones
• Ban the advertisements of smoking in the media
• Develop self-discipline to stop the habit
• Involve in some recreational activities to get rid of this habit
• Never let the children purchase any tobacco products
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