Kaitlynn Sosa

English

10 January, 21:52

Refer to "Youth and Tobacco Use" in the lesson for a complete version of this text.

Why does the author refer to "depression, anxiety, and stress" in this sentence?

There is a strong relationship between youth smoking and depression, anxiety, and stress.

a) to demonstrate that he feels as though young people who choose to smoke are to blame for bringing these conditions on themselves

b) to show compassion to those who must deal with these mental health challenges

c) to make very clear to readers that he has personal experience with these clinical conditions

d) to remain impartial and formal when referring to the mental health challenges that young people who smoke may face