https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k Eleni, Claudia and Hannah en-us 2017-03-23 01:41:51 UTC 2023-03-29 19:45:40 UTC hello@padlet.com leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162004042 Youth is a critical time in the development of tobacco addiction. Those who smoke during youth are more likely to become lifetime smokers.]]> 2017-03-23 01:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162004042 leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162004069 Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke. Tobacco smokes contain nicotine which is an addictive substance. Once addicted, smoking is a hard habit to break. ]]> 2017-03-23 01:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162004069 leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162005060 Males have a higher percentage of the population that are smokers, in both age groups. This could be as a result of smoking being more socially acceptable for males than females.

2013 figures...]]> 2017-03-23 01:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162005060 leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162005172 Physical - Smoking increases the chance of premature death and a range of conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory illnesses. If an individual has asthma, smoking can be very detrimental to their physical health, as it can cause them to have more serious asthma attacks at a more regular basis.

Mental - Smoking rates are higher among people with mental illness than in the rest of the population. Individuals justify their smoking habits by saying that it is their way of relieving stress. People who are addicted start to believe that they are self-medicating and dealing with their issues. 

Social - Tobacco smoking can influence the social health of an individual as this may promote them to form new friendships but could also end friendships. In a work environment where smoking is apparent, individuals are more likely to become smokers.]]> 2017-03-23 01:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162005172 leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162006065 There are many websites and health lines that are available to smokers looking for support to overcome their addiction. Some of these supportive programs include:
- Quit Now
- Quit Victoria
- Quit Smoking Community

Face to face support is also available to offer counselling to individuals in need. One of these programs is The Quit Resource Cente.]]> 2017-03-23 02:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162006065 leishann https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162662965 Physical Environment - being exposed to tobacco smokes as a child, will increase the chance of developing lung cancer later in life. This is because second hand smoke is more toxic than mainstream smoke. This can also influence the children to become a smoker. 

Social Environment - the socioeconomic status can be affected by an addiction to tobacco smoking as their income may be used for purchasing smoker rather than more important uses. 

Biological - if an individual already has asthma as an inherited condition, choosing to smoke can be even more harmful to their health, as it can exacerbate symptoms further.]]> 2017-03-26 22:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/leishann/erzdyf2f0d7k/wish/162662965