What percentage of north american adults may be functioning below their potential due to proglonged exposure to stress

Smoking damages the respiratory system by inhalation of a foreign substance, that is absorbed and residue is left behind on our lungs sponge like substance. the gas that is inhaled also increase your blood pressure and dilates your blood vessels. also the process of inhaling and exhaling the smoke it causes irritation to the throat and mouth. smoking can cause lung cancer and other respiratory and circulatory diseases. 

It is less likely that the shoe will slip while someone is walking

Dis correct. the rest of the answers are definitely wrong.without the basic needs like food, shelter and love , one will remain trapped in trying to fulfil these needs first which means putting food on the table and struggling to pay bills. it is impossible to achieve self actualization when without the basic needs which is the base.