The simple answer is no age is a good age to start smoking. Smoking is harmful to your health at any age, and the sooner you start, the more damage you risk doing to your body.
Here are some reasons why you should avoid smoking at any age:
- Increased risk of cancer: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is linked to many other types of cancer, including throat, bladder, and stomach cancer.
- Heart disease: Smoking damages your blood vessels and increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
- Respiratory problems: Smoking can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and other lung diseases.
- Other health problems: Smoking can also contribute to diabetes, osteoporosis, and other health problems.
If you are thinking about starting to smoke, please reconsider. There are many resources available to help you quit, and it is never too late to make a change for the better.
