
Why Women Smoke
Research shows that women start smoking and quit smoking for different reasons than men. Some women smoke to control their weight. Unfortunately, smoking doesn’t control weight as much as people think.
Close emotional bonding with other women is another reason why women smoke. If a woman’s close friend smokes, then so will she. Quitting will make her feel distant and isolated.
The third reason women smoke is their menstrual cycle. Feeling low and irri…














