are you a smoker?

Philippines
August 17, 2008 10:01am CST
Smoking is really bad for the health and kills but a lot of people are still smoking. One in two lifetime smokers will die from their habit, half of these deaths will occur in middle ages. What are the reasons that you skill smoke knowing that is is harmful for you? the most common reason smokers give for smoking are as follows; pleasure, form of relaxation, boost mentally and physically, habit, addiction, peer pressure or to feel part of the crowd and feelings of stress, anger , upset and anxiety. Where do you stand?
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eden32
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
17 Aug 08
I smoke because I am an adult & I choose to. I am aware of the health risks. I am aware that there is a health risk to riding in a car, taking a shower or just getting out of bed in the morning. You offer statistics, that one out of two smokers will die from it; well 100% of everyone will die from something at some point. Between now & then I will do what I wish and enjoy my days.
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ehmz83
@ehmz83 (20)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
i am not a smoker.. coz i chose not to.. and being a health care provider.. i know it's pros and cons.. but, i have a lot of friends and family (dad) who smokes.. i just hate it when i do reprimand them, they have their reasons.. i just don't want the smell, especially when the smell attaches to my clothes and hair.. it's effect to others.. second hand smokes are more dangerous..
DEEPA333
@DEEPA333 (108)
• India
17 Aug 08
Hi, I am not a smoker and I hate the smell of smoke too. As far as possible I try to avoid places were people smoke. My father used to smoke and after I grew I requested my father many times and one fine for me my beloved father stopped smoking. I was wondered to see that and now situation is that my father too dislikes the smell that comes from smoking.
p3y5566
@p3y5566 (171)
• Malaysia
17 Aug 08
i'm not a smoker.... but in my family... i have 3 family member s is a smoker.... smoking is not good for health...not just affected the smoker's health... the people around them also will be affected....i very hate to smell the smoke....it made me very headacde...smoker , smoker....who dont you care more about your family who besides you??? stop smoking now if u really caring them!!! i hope my that 3 of my family members will stop smoking also....