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    Time for the very last puff The Editorial from The Daily messenger, in their opinion piece entitled “Time for the Very Last Puff” responds to the issue of smoking being a “serious, costly, health hazard”. It is clear that The Editorial feel as though smoking is a serious danger to the community and it is up to society to put and end to it. The Editorial approaches the issue with a sarcastic tone, which dismisses the opposing views in a passive aggressive manner. This sways the reader by having them

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    Smoking in America

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    are many different ways to quit smoking, but many of these methods are difficult to continue doing or are more expensive then continuing to smoke. This needs to change if the nation is going to see a time where less smokers are around. Smoking effects more than the smokers themselves, so to increase the health of the entire nation smoking must be stopped. After years of smoking, most methods don’t quite compare to a smoker’s addiction. Well-known ways to stop a smoking habit are a nicotine patch, counseling

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    Smoking In Pregnancy Essay

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    SMOKING CESSATION IN PREGNANCY: REVIEW OF CURRENT STRATEGIES Boitumelo A Nkoane-Kelaeng1, Claire M Lawley1,2, Gemma A Figtree1 Cardiovascular Research, Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia Clinical Population Perinatal Health Research, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia Corresponding Author: Professor Gemma A Figtree MBBS DPhil (Oxon) FRACP FAHA North Shore Heart Research Group Kolling Institute of Medical Research Royal North

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    that, "Cigarette smoking causes about one of every five deaths in the United States each year, More than 480,000 deaths annually" (2014). Smoking in public is a noticeable problem that Portland undoubtedly suffers from every day. People get affected by this issue, especially when it is harmful to humans from seniors to children; even unborn babies can face high risks from it. Avoiding smoke, inhaling and exhaling a good quality air is not a choice anymore. Many people say smoking should be banned

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    Cunningham English 101 10 June 2017 What Causes the Act of Smoking Smoking continues to be an unhealthy factor, yet in the past was accepted, even recommended by doctors. While this may be true, advertisements sell the idea that smoking is detrimental to one's health, even though the manufacturing of the electronic cigarette continues. The current problem for those who try and seek help, origins from the issue of finding the root of the problem. Smoking is a worldwide dilemma in which others find themselves

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    According to skeptics, e-cigarettes reinforces smoking and is a gateway for young lads to buy regular cigarettes. However, this statement by skeptics is widely debated and has always popped up since the first e-cigarette was publicized in China. Reports say that China is the inventor of the first e-cigarette

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    living with heart failure can be manageable. There is so much research and technology out there now to help living with heart failure manageable. As stated earlier, smoking is a huge risk factor to heart failure. Smoking is also a constrictor and causes arteries to become clogged. Smoking can be hard to give up or quit. Stop smoking is a lifestyle modification that can help preserve your heart from having clogged arteries. According to National Heart, Lung, Blood institute 2016, one of the best

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    effects of smoking harms nearly every organ in your body. It also causes so many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general. People should know that by quitting smoking can lower your risk for smoke-related diseases and can add years to your life. Electronic cigarettes or vaping can meet the needs of smokers because it has high and low concentrations of e-liquid, as well as many flavors, which can meet the needs of smoker’s enthusiasts. According to a psychiatrist, Sally Satel, “Smoking rate

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    Why you should quit smoking and use E-cigarettes Humans have grown on probably the worst habit of all time, smoking either tobacco/any other drug. The amount of people smoking/starting to smoke is rising rapidly each year. Most companies that supply tobacco are trying their hardest to increase their profit and sales, since evolving from ‘the classic pipe’ tobacco is becoming easier to use and easier to get. The price of tobacco/cigarettes are also decreasing rapidly every year which is another reason

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    Of course, there are benefits to not smoking which include fewer chest infections and cold. Stopping before the age of 35 increases life expectancy only slightly less than nonsmokers. Stopping before the age of 50 decreases the risk of dying from smoking-related diseases by 50% (Smoking - The Facts). Additional benefits of not smoking are more energy, better performance, better looks, more money in pocket and a longer life (Teens and Smoking). In general, nicotine is addictive; as a result ,the

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