Tobacco use remains a problem among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tobacco use is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to carbon monoxide reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In addition, nicotine in tobacco raises blood pressure and can cause
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