Nowadays many unhealthy trends are common among youth as style statement. Teens who are less confident follow others blindly irrespective of the harms. I am so cool,This is fashion like statements are being used to promote these unhealthy activities.
Hey don't you smoke?
According to Asian American and Pacific Islander Adolescence Cigarette smoking review peer pressure, cultural norms and family smoking, and the environment are the factors influencing initiation of tobacco use. The most widespread causes cited by young people to start smoking is peer pressure. One the growing trend to consume tobacco is sheesha smoking which is more harmful than cigarette smoking. It has become increasingly popular in recent years with cafes popping up in the cities across the country.
Dr Khalid Anis, chairman of NTAG in Manchester, says: "There's a misconception that sheesha is not as bad for you as cigarettes, because the tobacco is flavoured and passes through water first. But the carcinogens and nicotine are still there. So a regular sheesha smoker can expect to be at risk to the similar health problems that cigarette smokers face, whether that's respiratory, heart disease or cancer. As with any other tobacco product, I expect regular sheesha smokers will find it addictive, to the point that they may need it every day." (source)
Based on scientific evidences it is concluded that smoking causes heart disease, cancers of the lung, larynx, oral cavity, and esophagus, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Passing sheesha from on person to another is unhygienic and may cause communicable diseases.
Its "just" 12 am, Are you going to sleep?
Various factors that interrupt sleep leading to sleepless nights are drugs, smoking, chemicals, excessive work and tiredness. Being a night owl has become one of the most popular trend among youngsters. It has both biological and sociological disadvantages.
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Harmful effects of staying up late are more than drowsiness and waking up late next morning. It can be a cause of heart diseases, stroke and production of harmful hormones and chemicals.(source)
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Oh you don't have long nails, how old fashioned!
Generally health experts agree that nails should be trimmed short and kept clean for optimal nail health. Germs or bacteria can grow between or under long nails. We use hands every day coming in contact with hundred of objects, even other people. People working with food or health industries run an increased risk of passing on harmful bacteria. Various health issues associated with keeping long nails are:
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- Injuries caused when finger nails gets jammed between doors.
- Typing with long finger nails; It’s not only awkward, it can also lead to unnecessary strain on your fingers and hands
- Nails longer than 1 inch are five times more likely to carry pathogens that cause yeast and staph infections
- Artificial acrylic nails are more prone to infection and take longer to heal or disinfect when worn long
- While scratching oneself Long nails may acquire germs that can be passed on when you eat, wash or feed with the same long nails.(source)
Most of the people consider these bad habits as a symbol of modern society and high fashion. One should not follow any culture, habit or manner blindly. Be smart!
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