Should the age for purchasing cigarettes be raised from 18 to 21? Smoking is a practice in which a substance, most commonly tobacco, is burned and the smoke is enjoyed or inhaled. People smoke for various reasons. The main reason people smoke is to relieve the stress and tension that comes from a difficult challenge. Other reasons are media influence, advertising, parental influence, risky behavior and peer pressure. These factors can cause adverse and potentially lethal effects. Currently you can buy a pack of cigarettes at the age of 18, but the age will change in the future. The City Council's vote to raise the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 21 is positive. What makes a cigarette harmful and its effects on the body? Cigarettes are made from dried tobacco leaves with added flavoring and flavoring ingredients. make smoking more enjoyable. The complex mixtures of chemicals resulting from smoking are produced by the combustion of tobacco and its additives. It is made up of 7,000 chemicals of which 60 are known to cause cancer, also known as a carcinogen. Lung and heart diseases are deadly and are known to be caused by these substances. Nicotine is the ingredient that produces the effect that people are looking for. Some side effects of smoking are poor lung function, stained teeth, premature aging, bad breath, and a decreased ability to smell and taste. Some long-term effects are heart disease, bronchitis, emphysema, and stroke. Smoking is the most preventable death in society and causes 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. What are some benefits of waiting to smoke until age 21? Raising the minimum age requirement is necessary so that the claimed effects can be prevented. At 18 you are more likely to go out with friends and smoke. At the age of 20, maturity manifests itself in the person. Twenty-one year olds are more likely to understand the difference in whether it is right or wrong to smoke. Young adults can make wiser decisions than teenagers. Alcohol is dangerous and has an age limit of 21 years. Smoking is more addictive and harmful than alcohol, so the age limit should also be 21 years. Another reason why it's a good idea to raise the age is because an 18-year-old can buy a pack of cigarettes for a 16-year-old. But if the age is raised to 21, the 16 year old will have to ask someone in the world of work or others.