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1. Does smoking cause wrinkles?
Yes.
Smoking decreases blood flow to the skin which increases wrinkling and can cause an outbreak of rash and pimples.



2. Are light cigarettes safer than regular cigarettes?

No.
The risk of heart disease is the same. In fact, the risks of certain types of cancer are more common in people who smoke light cigarettes.



3. My parents smoke, does this affect me?

Yes.
If you live with a smoker who smokes in the house, it's just like smoking 3 cigarettes a day. Encourage your parents to smoke outside.



4. How much money could I save in a year if I chose not to smoke?

$928.20
The average teenager who uses tobacco smokes approximately 12 cigarettes a day. This means that a teenage smoker spends $928.20 a year on cigarettes.



5. Is it OK to give my teenage friend a cigarette if he or she is over 16?

No.
The Ontario Tobacco Control Act prohibits the sale of cigarettes to anyone under 19.


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