Question

which of the following statements about the dangers of tobacco use is true?
a. tobacco use is only harmful to those who use it directly.
b. tobacco use has consequences to both smokers and nonsmokers.
c. tobacco use has many short - term consequences, but no long - term consequences.
d. tobacco use has many long - term consequences, but no short - term consequences.

Explanation:

• Option A: False. Second - hand smoke (tobacco smoke inhaled by non - users) shows tobacco use harms non - direct users too.
• Option B: True. Smokers face direct health risks from smoking, and nonsmokers can be harmed by second - hand smoke (e.g., increased risk of respiratory diseases, heart disease).
• Option C: False. Tobacco use has long - term consequences like lung cancer, heart disease, and also short - term ones like bad breath, reduced lung function.
• Option D: False. Tobacco use has short - term consequences (e.g., immediate increase in heart rate, coughing) as well as long - term ones.

Answer:

B. Tobacco use has consequences to both smokers and nonsmokers.