Smoking Teens - Kaitlynn

Smoking among tens has grown rapidly, and it’s now normal to see a 15 year old nonchalantly walking down the street with a cigarette in hand. Even though many adults complain, theres not much that they can do to change their mind; especially when they are introduced to the habit with the help of local adults.The two major reasons teenagers begin smoking are parental example and peer pressure.

One of the effects of smoking on teenagers is the lingering smell of stale cigarettes in the hair, on clothing, and even from the pores of the skin. Many smokers may not realize how strong their odor is because, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, smokers have s decreased sense of smell.

Skin problems are another effect of smoking on teenagers because smoking restricts blood vessels. Thus, oxygen is unable to adequately flow in the skin, leading to pale or yellow skin. On television in the older days, some ads promote smoking to make you look more appealing and attractive. Yet it seems to do the exact opposite, putting wrinkles on skin and staining teeth black and yellow, doesn’t sound like much of a makeover. Piling on heavy loads of makeup seems to do the job of keeping most of those things covered, but it can never cover up the hoarse sound in a smoker’s voice. Things like that tend to be long-term and, sadly, undoable.

Read more: The Effects of Smoking on Teenagers | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_4915158_effects-smoking-teenagers.html#ixzz2Huy7NBoG