[Niall]

Smoking is just bad for you. Its terribly unattractive too. D;

[Stacey.]

Smoking is bad in general, no matter how much you smoke, or how often.

[Niamh.]

It's a slippery slope Paddy, if I were you I would knock the habit on the head now before it gets worse. I wish I'd never started.

[joeysteele]

Approximately only 4 cigarettes a week, I would say its highly unlikely to be taht bad, the sad thing is some people who have never smoked get cancer and other diseases while others who have smoked heavily do so into their 80s.

It's the luck, or bad luck of the draw as to who is most affected unfortunately.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Approximately only 4 cigarettes a week, I would say its highly unlikely to be taht bad, the sad thing is some people who have never smoked get cancer and other diseases while others who have smoked heavily do so into their 80s.

It's the luck, or bad luck of the draw as to who is most affected unfortunately.

Although it's absolutely fair to say that most smokers will have health issues later on if they smoke for any length of time: it is awful when you hear of those who have lead very fit, active, smokefree, healthy lives, be hit with illnesses that are viewed as 'smoking related'. ie; Cancer, lung problems etc.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Although it's absolutely fair to say that most smokers will have health issues later on if they smoke for any length of time: it is awful when you hear of those who have lead very fit, active, smokefree, healthy lives, be hit with illnesses that are viewed as 'smoking related'. ie; Cancer, lung problems etc.

I agree, of 2 of our neighbours,one smoked really heavy and drank a lot too, another never smoked in his life or drank alcohol, the smoker is now 82,still going strong the other died of Respiratory problems at aged 45.

As you say Pyramid that scenario is awful.

[Niamh.]

cleaned up the thread, can you stay on topic please.

[MTVN]

There's a lot of scare mongering when it comes to smoking but I doubt you're putting your health at serious risk doing that, the danger is really if that increases, you become addicted and start smoking a lot more.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by MTVN

There's a lot of scare mongering when it comes to smoking but I doubt you're putting your health at serious risk doing that, the danger is really if that increases, you become addicted and start smoking a lot more.

it's one of the most addictive things around.....if it wasn't, it wouldn't be the massive money maker that it is.

From a long time smoker: it truly is a mugs game and it's one of the hardest things to break.

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

it's one of the most addictive things around.....if it wasn't, it wouldn't be the massive money maker that it is.

From a long time smoker: it truly is a mugs game and it's one of the hardest things to break.

Yeah I know, that's what I was saying really, the danger isnt so much in that pack of cigs a month, it's more in the addiction that has a good chance of developing.