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Helpful Facts: Smoking causes 1 in 5 deaths annually in the U.S

American Journal of Preventive Medicine 44(4):388391

Risk was higher among smokers who began before age 15 compared to those who began at older ages, and the risk was highest of all for those who began smoking before age 10

Increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms upon cessation, a fixation on obtaining and using the drug, forsaking key responsibilities, alterations in sleep patterns, mood instability, secretive behavior, and engaging in dangerous activities are indicative of this addiction

He called the cigarettes "torches of freedom." "It was covered in every newspaper and magazine in America," Jackler said