Smoking

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minority:

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smaller of two groups forming a whole

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estimates:

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opinions

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long-range:

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not immediate

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risk-factor:

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life-style pattern or characteristic related to an increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition

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addiction:

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strong physical or emotional dependence on tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs of increasing amounts

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socially acceptable:

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satisfactory to the community

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sidestream smoke:

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smoke from the lighted tip of a cigarette which is not directly inhaled by the smoker

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biofeedback:

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a technique whereby a person consciously regulates a body function, such as a heartbeat or blood pressure, by using an instrument which monitors and signals change

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carbon monoxide:

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a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas created by cigarette smoking

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pulse:

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the regular beating of blood in the arteries cause by the contraction of the heart

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nicotine:

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a poisonous, water-soluble alkaloid found in tobacco leaves which acts as a stimulant

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stimulant:

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a psychoactive (mind-altering) drug that makes you more active or gives you more energy

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anxiety:

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state of being nervous or worried

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process of becoming a smoker

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1.) try cigarettes
2.) smoke cigarettes on occasion
3.) increase how often you smoke
4.) smoke a pack or more of cigarettes a day

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cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for developing:

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cancer, heart disease, and chronic respiratory diseases