Why is smoking bad for teens?
One in five deaths are caused by smoking every year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. They report that teens who smoke have more of a likelihood to stay smokers throughout their adult lives.Easy TargetsThe American Cancer Society reports that teenagers are easy targets for the tobacco industry. Because they are easily influenced by peers and the media, many teens will take up smoking due to peer pressure without realizing the dangerous consequences of addiction.CancerEighty percent of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking, according to the National Cancer Institute. Smoking also increases the risk of throat, mouth, pancreas, kidney, bladder, and cervix cancer. Despite these risks, 23 percent of high school students are still cigarette smokers.Other Health RisksEarly aged smokers can experience unhealthy symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and increased mucus, according to the American Cancer Society. As teens become older, smokers are at high risk fo
