Why do people start smoking?

Nobody in this country can truly say that they don't know that ciggarettes are bad for you. 

Every packet carries a health warning, there are adverts everywhere and you are taught it at school that it seriously affects your health. So why I ask does anyone light up a cigarette for the first time today?

I can have some sympathy for those that struggle to quite as it is undeniably addictive but those who start now well I have no words for them. 

This probably wouldn't go down well but personally I think that smoking related illnesses should not be treated on the NHS unless that person can prove that they have at least attempted to stop.

I think it's a terrible waste of money - you can invest your money better

Life problem tho weed for loser

i use to smoke at 22 its help to reduce stress.

i use to smoke at 22 its help to reduce stress.

you need sex to reduce stress

I started smoking in my work because i had much stress. Now i am not smoking and i am proud of it

I started due to depression and anxiety.

I started because a girlfriend at the time smoked. Wish i could kick the habit now 25 years on.

i start smoking at 24, because reduce stress

i think it's for doing like the others ! To be cool like smokers people