Moving to a different country and being exposed to a new culture for the first time can be a time of excitement, but it can also pose a number of challenges. When one country's cultural norm is another's taboo, it can create additional barriers to settling in. While Australia has a relatively low rate of smoking compared to the rest of the world, sometimes wanting to fit in can take priority over health.
Peer pressure, stress and anxiety are among some of the key reasons why people take up smoking.
New study has found smkoning heightens the risk of getting cancer. photo by AAP. Source: AAP
Culture, and the prevalence of smoking within one's culture, can also be a factor.
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