Tobacco is found in cigarettes and cigars.
It contains nicotine which is a drug that is very addictive. This means once you start smoking, it can be difficult to stop. Just ask anyone who smokes. Most people that smoke, wish they had never started.
Why is smoking so bad for you?
Every year, more than 100,000 people die from smoking related diseases.
Smoking damages your health, causing a range of chest problems, cancers and heart problems.
At first, it can make you feel sick or dizzy. Regular smoking makes your breath smell and turns your fingers and teeth a yellowy - brown
There is also a strong link between smoking and fires in the home. Each year approximately 140 people die in fires started by smoking.
It is illegal to sell tobacco to any one under 16 or anyone acting on their behalf.
Know someone who wants to quit?
Contact the NHS Smoking Helpline on
0800 169 0169.
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