As a result, the number of teenagers and young adults who are chewing and dipping is increasing. Parents need to oppose the use of smokeless tobacco. Inform your children of the serious side effects of its use. Fighting the influence of the tobacco companies and convincing children not to use tobacco products is a tough task. Doctors and parents need to give teenagers the facts about the negative effects of smoking.
Smoking is the largest single preventable cause of death and disability in the United States.
The facts are sad and serious. Most adult smokers are aware of the ill effects of smoking, and many would like to break the habit. One third of all deaths from cancer and heart disease are caused by tobacco use. Three fourths of the deaths from chronic lung disease are related to tobacco. This out-come alone accounts for 2,000 deaths a year.