Question

Categorize the following effects of smoking as short term or long term effects(11 points) Short term effects of smoking Long term effects of smoking Bad breath Chronic bronchitis Reduction of lung function and lung growth Weakened immune system Lung cancer Yellow teeth Shortness of breath Coughing Coronary heart disease Wheezing Emphysema

Answer 1

Here’s the categorization of the effects of smoking into short-term and long-term effects:

**Short-term effects of smoking:**
1. Bad breath
2. Yellow teeth
3. Shortness of breath
4. Coughing
5. Wheezing

**Long-term effects of smoking:**
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Reduction of lung function and lung growth
3. Weakened immune system
4. Lung cancer
5. Coronary heart disease
6. Emphysema

This classification reflects the immediate and more chronic health impacts of smoking.