Which of the following statements is not true?
(1 point)
Responses
Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke.
Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke.
Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke.
Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke.
Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint.
Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint.
People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time.
People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time.
The statement that is not true is "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time."
To determine which statement is not true, we need to evaluate each statement individually.
Statement 1: "Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke."
This statement is true. Research has shown that smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. Furthermore, the risk of many smoking-related cancers, including lung cancer, increases with continued smoking.
Statement 2: "Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke."
This statement is true. Studies have found that teenage smokers are more likely to experience shortness of breath and produce phlegm compared to their non-smoking peers.
Statement 3: "Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint."
This statement is true. There is evidence to suggest that teenage smokers are more likely to seek medical attention for emotional or psychological issues compared to non-smokers.
Statement 4: "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time."
This statement is not true. When individuals quit smoking, their lung function can improve over time, and some of the damage caused by smoking can be reversed. The lungs have a remarkable ability to heal to some extent after quitting smoking.
Therefore, the statement that is not true is: "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time."