Why Is Cigarette Smoking Considered the Leading Preventable Cause of Death

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Essay

Why is cigarette smoking considered the leading preventable cause of death in Canada? Describe the health consequences of smoking cigarettes. What categories of people are most and least likely to smoke? Has the smoking hazard always been recognized? Why, in your opinion, is cigarette smoking still common, especially among college students?

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Definitions:

Continual Exposure

A therapeutic technique where individuals are repeatedly exposed to feared stimuli, aiming to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors over time.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Physical Illness

A condition that affects the body's normal functions, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms.

Vicarious Trauma

Psychological harm experienced by individuals due to exposure to the trauma stories of others, often affecting those in caregiving or first responder roles.