Why are cigarettes not sold to people under 14?

Cigarettes can cause severe damage over time to the lungs and the blood vessels. There is an increased risk of heart attack, Heart disease and stroke, not to mention cancers of the lung, mouth, and stomach to name a few. Smoking can also lead to impotence - an inability to get an errection ! You need to be old enough to understand fully the dangers of smoking before you light your first cigarette.