Public health Problem
Smoking is an uncouth habit, and it does not discriminate between tobacco cigarette, bhang or shisha, all of these substances are often considered as drugs that can cause addiction. The smoke emitted from these drugs cause environmental pollution. Besides, they also lead to some harmful diseases to humans (Hyyppä, 2010). Some chronic conditions like lung cancer emanate from smoking, and it predisposes the users to various life conditions like heart diseases. There exist two types of tobacco that are deeply rooted in this world.
The first type of smoking is direct where the smoker receives the products of smoking at first hand. The second type of smoking is where the smoker receives smoking products passively. The
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Due to the intensity of the practice, they have had a hard time retaliating from the smoking behavior.
It is practically evident that most young individuals in the society like exploring. Their curiosity predisposes them to addiction to this deadly habit. Peer pressures influence most people in the community to the practice thus increasing the incidence of both passive and first-hand smoking. The society lacks rules that regulate the practice, first of all, it benefits from it as the companies that manufacture the cigarettes creates both direct and indirect employment. It is difficult for the society to discriminate or even disband the practice since most individuals make a living out of smoking (Hyyppä, 2010). For instance, those employed in the industry as well as shopkeepers who sell the cigarettes and other tobacco ingredients, earn their daily living. The society fails to play its role in educating the youth on the dangers of smoking .the failure by the society to conduct massive education programs on the issues leads to the continuity of the practice. As people continue smoking, the public health problem associated with passive smokers’ increases.
The society holds future risks that might be related to passive smoking. First, the population might be affected as it might decline due to increasing in mortality rates. The increase in death rate means that there will be a decrease in procreating as those fertile young individuals will not be available to fulfill God’s
Regardless of consumer belief, smoking dramatically increases the chances of contracting many diseases - such as heart disease or high blood pressure. Although not every user experiences these diseases, it is well known that smoking can decrease one’s life time dramatically. The information given states, “It’s virtually impossible to escape the effects of tobacco” (Jordan). This stated, Jordan expresses that essentially if you use tobacco, there is a fairly high chance that one will damage his/her body in some way. Furthermore, there are many more diseases that can be contracted and the ones stated are only the most common. Continuing, the author explains the affects of smoking, “Expose to specific elements of secondhand smoke causes blood clot more easily and damages arterial lining” (Jordan). As stated, certain components in tobacco increase the chances of high blood pressure and blood clots to form in the body. Concluding, respiratory problems in young children can occur through second hand smoking, these include asthma. Children that asthma effect increases from smoke, “Asthma turns out to be about twice as common in children exposed to high levels of second hand smoke” (Secondhand Smoke: Is it a Hazard). Not only does tobacco smoke increase other diseases, it also increases the severity of diseases already contracted as shown in the previous quote. To conclude, tobacco smoke
Smoking is a severe health issue which can results in pain, sickness and depression. Not only does the misuses of tobacco and nicotine have a devastating
Nevertheless, the amount of smokers still has a significally high rate. A person does not think about the severe consequences which may result from smoking. Careless to their health, smokers consider themselves invulnerable, and the effects of smoking does not start immediately , however, after a number of years, depending on its intensity, the number of smoked cigarette smoke inhalation depth, duration of smoking it leads to harmful side effects. Smoking harms people not only their health but also the health of the people around him. Tobacco smoke cause damages to the body of a smoking individual, but also their wallet. The systematic use of even small doses of nicotine can cause a dependence. Today, many states, has been fighting against smoking. Smoking is prohibited in many public places and prohibited tobacco advertising. A healthy person runs the risk of making their addiction permanent .Once started, quitting is very difficult, so it is better not to start smoking than to all the forces to deal with this bad habit. Sadly, this is easier said than done, smoking is a choice and their choices effect others as well. By participating in physical activities, sports, training, going to the libraries, or attending clubs and so on, are opposed to the development of bad habits, and, especially the habits of tobacco use. Adoption of a healthy way of life is important. By all means contribute to its decision - the duty of all people and every citizen of United
Cigarettes come from a trend that turns into a habit; That is harmful to human health not only for direct smokers, but also more severely for passive smokers.
In medicine there are 4000 different substances, nicotine and other chemicals affecting the heart, lungs and other respiratory diseases, increased risk of cancer. Pathogenic role of smoking has been proved by many researchers in the world and in our country. Smoking 01 cigarettes himself losing 5.5 minutes of life. The average life
Tobacco use is the single most important preventable risk to human health in developed countries and an important cause of premature death worldwide. Smoking can cause serious damage to the respiratory system, such as lung cancer, emphysema, and bronchitis. It also causes the narrowing of blood vessels, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Some birth defects are caused by either smoking or second hand smoking. Both habits can also decrease a person's life expectancy by about 10 years. Almost half of all smokers die from cancer, heart disease, or stroke.
Smoking is one f the leading causes f death in the worldwide. Smoking is a major reason for respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, asthma, and bronchitis. It also leads to heart disease. As well cigarette smoke can affect the health of non-smokers and children. There are many steps to stop smoking started with treatment plan, physical activity,
With today’s smoking habits, our future does not seem too good. (Low, disappointed voice) According to research Chemicals in tobacco smoke damage sperm, which might reduce fertility and harm fetal development. Second hand smoking is known to damage sperm in animals, but more studies are needed to find out its effects on humans. This therefore has a huge (Raise voice) impact on future children, and
Tobacco is the only legal drug that has ended up in the deaths of its many users. Other than the deaths, tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of ill health, and disability. The deaths are mostly from noncommunicable chronic diseases (e.g., lung cancer and cardiovascular disease) as well as communicable diseases such as tuberculosis. Each year, around 5 million people across the globe lose their lives due to direct tobacco smoking, most of them being premature deaths. These serious damages caused by tobacco smoking indicate that tobacco control must be given high priorities so as to improve the global public health.
Tobacco abuse is more individual problem however, it also has the ability to affect societal issues. Addictions of any form can impact, an individual’s life, and loved ones. This addiction has the ability to having lasting impacts in a person’s health. Research shows smoking long term use can develop lung cancer, heart disease. Many times the addict has the choice to partake in using the drug, but using the drug extended period of time it begins to alter the mental functions producing the choice of using the drug out of need. Presently many people know a person who is an addict, although this illness only affects individuals this disease has the ability to leave long last effects on love ones and how those around the addict move forward in the future.
Smoking cigarettes are the most common way people use tobacco products, which make up the majority of the tobacco industry. “Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking causes many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general. The adverse health effects from cigarette smoking account for more than 440,000 deaths, or nearly one of every five deaths, each year in the United States.” (Disease Control and Prevention, 2013) Smoking cigarettes are detrimental to a person’s health. As
The effects of using tobacco are wide and varied but all of them are dangerous to every user's health. Smoking is the most preventable leading cause of death in our society. According to The American Cancer Society, an estimated of 45.3 million people in United States smoke cigarettes. Smoking is more common among men than women. Smoking effects a smoker’s health in many way by harming nearly every organ of the body and causes many disease. Nicotine creates pleasant feelings that make the smoker want to smoke more. Nicotine
Cigarette smoking is prevalent throughout the world, despite a broad range of adverse effects on the society, public health, environment, and economy. Many smokers continue to smoke despite being aware of the cost to their health and finances. The easy access and availability along with the addiction to nicotine are the primary causes of tobacco use around the world. People continue to smoke because cigarettes are readily available and they can quickly acquire cigarettes despite an intention to quit. Although the addiction plays a vital role in the smoking persistence, the availability also prevents many people from stopping. Many cigarette smokers, especially young adults and casual smokers will quit their habit if the government prohibits the sale of cigarettes around the country. The prohibition of cigarettes will not only reduce the prevalence of smoking, but also prevent people from taking up the habit in the first place. The government should prohibit smoking cigarettes because it has several effects on the society, including the hazards to public health, addiction, secondhand smoke, environmental pollution, and personal economic loss.
The prohibition on smoking is a practical solution to the healthcare problems and issues stemming from the use of tobacco around the world. A considerable amount of health issues and conditions will not develop or aggravate in the absence of smoking. People do not realize or acknowledge the hazards and adverse effects of smoking on their
Tobacco smoke attitudes are a significant risk not only to the health of smokers but to those who involuntary inhale the tobacco smoke of others. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease. Smoking cigarettes is a proven factor in raising the risk of having a heart attack, stroke disease, broncho-pulmonary diseases and poses risks in pregnancy to the unborn child. Tobacco smoking raises overall medical costs, decreases life expectancy and adds to loss of efficiency during the lifetime of an individual which can also lead to premature death.