IMPACTS OF TOBACCO USE AND EXPOSURE TO TOBACCO SMOKE ON HEALTH, SOCIETY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT
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https://doi.org/10.35120/medisij030225sKeywords:
tobacco smoke, passive smoking, nicotine, prevention, educationAbstract
Smoking represents a significant global public health challenge and is the primary preventable cause of disease and death. This problem is accentuated by the fact that a substantial 80% of adult smokers worldwide come from low- or middle-income countries. The aim of this paper is twofold: first, to highlight the health impacts associated with tobacco use, and second, to delineate the indirect damage caused to the environment during the life cycle of tobacco products - from production and distribution to consumption and waste generation. The reluctance of some countries to take decisive action, together with intense pressure from tobacco corporations, is hindering progress towards reducing the number of adult smokers and curbing tobacco use among minors. State interventions, supported by strict laws, are necessary to enforce the ban on indoor smoking, the ban on the sale of tobacco to minors, and the establishment of permanent interstate cooperation in the fight against cigarette smuggling. Educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of smoking and tobacco consumption are key to fostering a smoke-free culture. A strong media campaign, supported by state measures, could contribute to faster and more comprehensive targeting of target groups, especially younger age categories.
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