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How does smoking impact other people?
Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause coronary heart disease and lung cancer in non-smokers, and increase the risk of: Respiratory diseases (such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia);
While for some, smoking can be a way to socialise and connect with others, it definitely has its drawbacks. Social stigma and isolation – some smokers feel that they are being looked down on. As smoking rates decline, many people do not want to be exposed to other peoples’ smoke and are intolerant of smoking.
How will you be affected if there is a smoker in the family?
Because of secondhand smoke, spouses and children of people who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Babies whose parents smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Are you more likely to smoke if your parents smoke?
Those whose parents or siblings smoke are around three times more likely to smoke than children living in non-smoking households.
Is smoking selfish?
In order to start smoking, it means you are wantonly ignoring not only the health risks to yourself, but also your loved ones and others around you. That is an intensely selfish character trait. In many cases, people take their first puff because they have caved in to peer pressure.
What happens when you lose respect for someone?
You pay more attention to the faults of the person and the disappointments of their behavior, draining the warmth from your heart. You are left feeling callous and cold. The more you spend time with a person you have lost respect for, the bleaker you experience life.
Can a judge ask a parent to quit smoking?
If you smoke, quit. Judges often take into consideration whether the smoking parent is willing to stop smoking . Because nicotine in cigarettes is addictive and quitting smoking can be difficult, however, judges may question whether you’ll follow through.
What does it mean to lose voluntary control of smoking?
Loss of voluntary control means that the person is incapable of acting differently, either because of external forces or unconscious causes. With regard to addictive smoking, loss of voluntary control means that smokers cannot stop themselves from smoking.
What happens if you don’t have respect for your colleagues?
Without respect, it is difficult to work with colleagues, honor friendships, believe in your boss, or stay in love with your spouse. Though difficult, it is possible to restore respect.
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