Smoking, a Dangerous Habit

Smoking is the kind of habit that leads to addiction. It is a dangerous habit because it can cause lung disease in tobacco smokers and those who inhale second hand smoke. In my opinion, smoking is a selfish behavior which is not only dangerous for smokers but also for the non-smokers around them. Smoking is the most dangerous habit that a person can have since it is unhealthy, addictive, and disgusting.

Smoking is a dangerous habit to develop because it is unhealthy. By unhealthy I mean it can be the cause of many serious diseases in both tobacco smokers and people around them. For example, teenagers who smoke are less fit than their non-smoking peers and more likely to experience shortness of breath, dizziness, and coughing. It is estimated that one third of teenagers who start smoking will eventually die from lung cancer or have their lives shortened by an average of 13-15 years. In addition to the health risks of smoking tobacco for teenagers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy have a 50% higher risk of giving birth to a mentally retarded infant. Researchers also claim that smoking in the home can cause asthma and ear-infections in children.

In addition to being unhealthy, smoking is also addictive. Many smokers suffer because they can not quit smoking. For example, my uncle is a heavy smoker. He smokes one pack of cigarettes or more per day. He is aware of how expensive and dangerous this habit is for him, but he can never quit. My uncle is spending lots of money on this expensive habit which he knows is dangerous for his health. As a result of all the money he scarifies for this habit, he only shortens his life and endangers his children’s health.

Last but not least, smoking is a disgusting habit. Personally, I hate it when people smoke indoors or in closely confined spaces outdoors. I believe smokers limit my freedom. Whenever I go to a restaurant, I should be able to sit in the outdoor areas reserved for smokers without having to breath in second- hand smoke. This really bothers me because I also want to enjoy the fresh air. In addition to limiting my freedom, smoking is disgusting. I think it is a really impolite habit because it causes non-smokers discomfort, for example, mild nausea and eye irritation. I feel smokers are very selfish people because as a healthy person I do not want to experience coughing as a result of someone else’s smoking. Smokers also smell bad, and their teeth are stained yellow. That’s why I never date smokers.

In conclusion, in people in the 21st century are to enjoy a higher standard of living, then they should help smokers to quit and prevent tobacco companies from advertising. This is essential, because smoking endangers everyone’s health and imposes high financial costs on society.