teenagers, do not smoke!

Smoking is one of the worst things teenagers can do to their bodies. Yet, every day, almost 5000 teenagers under the age of 18 try smoking for the first time.

Generally, smoking makes a teenagers' body less fit and more susceptible to infections. For example, teenagers who smoke are much more likely to get cold on pneumonia. Each time they light up, it hurts their heart, lungs and brain. The longer they smoke, the worse the damage becomes.

Smoking has such a long list of bad points that one wonders why teenagers smoke. Along with bad breath and stinky hair and clothes, smoking makes it harder to run and to play sports. It also causes difficulty for blood to move around in the body. Not only that, smokers often feel tired and cranky and cannot think quickly. Not surprisingly, they are more likely to get in trouble at school and get lower grades.

In conclusion, smoking not only brings about health problems but may also develop undesirable traits. teen smokers can become lazy, irresponsible and dishonest. Sorry to say