Which of the following statements about the dangers of tobacco use is true?
a. tobacco use is only harmful to those who use it directly.
b. tobacco use has consequences to both smokers and nonsmokers.
c. tobacco use has many short-term consequences, but no long-term consequences.
d. tobacco use has many long-term consequences, but no short-term consequences.

The correct answer is: b. tobacco use has consequences to both smokers and nonsmokers.

Tobacco or smoking cigarettes has negative effects on both smokers and non-smokers. Smokers as we know suffer from various consequences such as poor lung functioning, increased risk of lung cancer, mouth and gum disease, etc. Non-smokers are also negatively affected by tobacco use due to passive smoking- being around smokers and inhaling cigarette smoke.