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What are the current risks of smoking?
-bad breath
-staining of fingers, nails and teeth
-loss of sense of taste and smell
-increased heart rate
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What are the future risks of smoking?
-raises blood pressure
-leads to mouth, throat and lung cancer
-increases risk of stroke and heart disease
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What are the current risks of physical inactivity?
- weight gain
- leads to low energy levels
- loss of mobility
- muscle and joint pain
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What are the future risks of physical inactivity?
- can lead to obesity
- increases risk of disease e.g cardiovascular disease
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What are the current risks of misusing prescription drugs?
- can cause drowsiness
- slurred speech, dizziness
- memory loss
-slower heart rate
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What are the future risks of misusing prescription drugs?
- addiction/dependency
- risks overdose
- death
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What are the current risks of drinking alcohol?
- decreased heart rate
poor decision making and accidents
- disturbed sleep
- nausea, vomiting and dehydration/hangovers
- contributes to weight gain
- may become addicted
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What are the future risks of drinking alcohol?
- liver and pancreas damage
- cancer
- obesity
- heart disease and diabetes
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What are the current risks of using recreational drugs?
- poor decision making
- forgetfulness
- increases anxiety
slower reaction time
- addiction
- loss of sex drive
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What are the future risks of using recreational drugs?
- can lead to psychosis
- decline in IQ
- increased risk of heart disease and stroke
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What are the current risks of poor diet?
- weight problems
- increased risk of ill health
- malnourishment/vitamin deficiency/not enough calories
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What are the future risks of poor diet?
- malnutrition
- obesity
- cancer
- cardiovascular disease
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What are the future risks of smoking?

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-raises blood pressure
-leads to mouth, throat and lung cancer
-increases risk of stroke and heart disease

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What are the current risks of physical inactivity?

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What are the future risks of physical inactivity?

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What are the current risks of misusing prescription drugs?

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