Information About How Smoking Sets a Bad Example for Others

Throughout childhood, and even adult life, humans are constantly learning from others' actions. Smoking is considered by most people as a poor lifestyle choice and sets a bad example, especially for children.

Little Care for Health

• Everyone is familiar with the effects of smoking on a person's health. Tobacco use shows a lack of care for one's well-being and those around them.

Peer Pressure

• Many people begin smoking at a young age, and that usually comes about from peer pressure. Friends and family may do it, and a person may believe that they will not be "cool" if they don't try it.

Necessary to Relieve Stress

• Most smokers say that they smoke because it helps relieve stress. This is a poor method, as exercise, meditation and massage therapy are much healthier choices.

Disregard for Others' Health

• Smoking not only affects the smoker's health, but also those around them through secondhand exposure. While most smoking is only permitted outdoors at jobs or other public venues, most smokers do smoke in their homes, affecting those living with them.

Poor Personal Hygiene

• Tobacco products affect more than just lungs. Smoking also can cause teeth discoloration, yellowing of fingernails and the formation of wrinkles. It also causes bad breath, and the smell of cigarette smoke is evident to those around smokers.