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Snus and nicotine pouches can cause mouth or nose pain, sores, and burning gums Vapes can damage the lungs and make it harder to breathe Cigarettes can cause lots of heart and lung issues, hugely increase the chance of getting many cancers and lead to other serious health problems

The authors put forward two theories to help explain the association: the self-medication hypothesis, suggesting that adolescents experiencing emotional distress such as loneliness may misperceive nicotine use as helpful in relieving negative feelings or improve mood (see Section 9A.3), and the social facilitation theory, proposing that nicotine use may help adolescents gain acceptance and a sense of belonging within peer groups when facing social exclusion

The NYTS is an annual school-based survey conducted since 1999, gathering data from students in grades 6 through 12

Smokers also have poorer muscle strength, agility and balance.