(2018), the country is undergoing a rapid socio-economic transition characterized by improving standards of living, rapid unplanned urbanization, and westernization of lifestyles, including increased tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity levels
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Nicotine from a smoked cigarette will reach the brain in as little as 7 seconds after inhalation. The addictive effect of nicotine is linked to its capacity to trigger the release of dopamine a chemical in the brain that is associated with feelings of pleasure
It is proven to increase short- and long-term health risks in children exposed to it, including: Asthma Respiratory infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia) Chronic cough and other lung problems Ear infections Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (for babies younger than 1 year) Children whose parents smoke also are more likely to be involved in fires that start when they play with matches, lighters or lit cigarettes accidentally left within their reach
No, it's OK