Question

Long term smokers can suffer from the following health problems:

Check all that apply

(4 points)
Responses

Diabetes
Diabetes

Cancer
Cancer

Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis

Emphysema
Emphysema

Heart disease and stroke

Answer 1

Long-term smokers can suffer from the following health problems:

- Cancer
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Heart disease and stroke

While diabetes is not directly caused by smoking, studies have indicated that smoking can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and worsen diabetes complications. Therefore, it may also be considered a concern for long-term smokers, but the other conditions listed are more directly associated with smoking.

Answer 2

What is the addictive chemical in tobacco?(1 point)
Responses

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide

Nicotine
Nicotine

Tar

Answer 3

The addictive chemical in tobacco is **Nicotine**.