Smoking Cigarettes is one of the most dangerous habits that you can have. Each year, at least 390,000 Americans die from the effects of smoking. Besides the fact that smoking is a disgusting habit that can cause you, your belongings and even your home to smell incredibly vile, there are many health risks and effects that are caused from the use of cigarettes. These effects include a twice the risk of heart attack and four times the chance of cardiac arrest. Cigarettes also contain highly addictive drugs such as nicotine that make it extremely difficult for everyday users to quit. The prevention and reduction of cigarette use all over the world is something that more people should be informed of and be involved with.
             In my opinion the most important method of smoking prevention takes place at home. Unlike previous generations, it is now common knowledge that smoking is bad for you. Parents should start talking to there children about smoking from the moment they are mature enough to have the simplest of conversations. Believe it or not, parents actually have a huge impact on their children's' opinions. Kids often repeat what they learn at home and although it may seem slightly manipulative, parents should take advantage of that. This way, by the time these children get older they are completely aware that smoking is not a good habit to form, under any circumstances. The reason why I believe this method is the most important in preventing the use of cigarettes is because if an individual has never had a cigarette before the age of 18, it is unlikely that they will ever try one.
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