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What Tobacco Control miserably fail to recognise is that any publicity is good publicity. The more they condemn smoking, the more it appeals to a large number of youths - the "forbidden fruit" effect. (But then, if Tobacco Control were actually effective, they would lose their easy, lucrative jobs for life!) The tobacco company is simply doing a bit of reverse psychology.
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What has the author Dorothy E Green written?
Dorothy E. Green has written: 'Teenage smoking' -- subject(s): Longitudinal studies, Smoking, Tobacco use, Youth
Which is not a reason that media advertisement for tobacco are controlled?
One reason that media advertisements for tobacco are controlled is to protect public health, particularly among youth, as exposure to such ads can lead to increased smoking initiation. Additionally, tobacco advertising is restricted to minimize the normalization of smoking behavior and reduce overall tobacco consumption. However, a lack of evidence showing that tobacco ads significantly affect adult smokers’ behavior would not be a reason for controlling such advertisements.
What has the author Elspeth M Gray written?
Elspeth M. Gray has written: 'Smoking and me' -- subject(s): Youth, Study and teaching, Health education, Smoking, Tobacco use, Prevention
How can New Zealand help solve the youth smoking problem?
New Zealand can address the youth smoking problem by implementing stricter regulations on tobacco sales and marketing, particularly targeting young people. This could include raising the legal smoking age, enforcing plain packaging, and increasing taxes on tobacco products. Additionally, enhancing public health campaigns focused on the dangers of smoking and providing accessible cessation programs can further deter youth from starting to smoke. Engaging schools and communities in prevention initiatives can also create a supportive environment for healthy choices.
What has the author John A Tauras written?
John A. Tauras has written: 'Effects of price and access laws on teenage smoking initiation' -- subject(s): Smoking and youth, Econometric models, Cigarettes, Prices, Tobacco use, Economic aspects, Teenagers 'The transition to smoking cessation' -- subject(s): Econometric models, Young adults, Smoking cessation, Cigarettes, Treatment, Prices, Tobacco use, Nicotine addiction 'Determinants of smoking cessation' -- subject(s): Econometric models, Smoking cessation, Tobacco use, Nicotine addiction, Longitudinal studies
What is the government doing to stop smoking?
The government actions on stopping smoking varies across the world. Some governments do not have any campaigns against tobacco, while others such as Australia and Canada have aggressive campaigns against tobacco. There is a generic formula that most governments apply in some way, which include:Increasing the price of tobacco and taxing the product heavily; taxing tobacco makes it less affordable and harder for minors to purchase.Requiring some portion of the pack to be covered with a visual warning and/or a text describing the negative effects of tobacco smoking; in some countries, 50% of the cigarette pack is covered with warnings while in some there are no warnings.Creating advertising campaigns (via TV, radio, and billboards) promoting smokers to stop smoking and advertising the damaging effects of tobacco smoking.Creating youth campaigns against smoking; encouraging youth to stay smoke-free.Creating campaigns that offer awards for quitting smokingBanning commercials for tobacco productsHiding the display of tobacco products in stores; in Canada, all tobacco products must be covered and hidden from plain sight.Forcing all cigarette packages to carry the same format
What has the author Klaus J Porzig written?
Klaus J. Porzig has written: 'Clearing the smoke' -- subject(s): Tobacco use, Cigarettes, Youth, Tobacco, Lungs, Teenagers, Physiological effect, Cancer, Smoking, Advertising, Additives, Cigarette habit
What can one do to keep young girls from starting smoking?
To prevent young girls from starting smoking, it is important to educate them about the health risks associated with smoking, provide positive role models who do not smoke, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and encourage open communication about tobacco use within families and communities. Additionally, implementing strict tobacco control policies such as age restrictions for purchasing tobacco products and banning tobacco advertising targeting youth can also help prevent smoking initiation among young girls.
What percentage of high school students smoked cirregets in 2001?
In 2001, approximately 23% of high school students in the United States reported smoking cigarettes in the past month, according to the National Youth Tobacco Survey. This percentage reflects a concerning trend in youth smoking rates at the time. Efforts to reduce smoking among teenagers have since led to significant declines in these numbers in subsequent years.
Why is smoking seldom causes health problems?
Smoking does indeed cause many health problems, but they rarely appear during youth or young adulthood. Serious, chronic and often deadly health problems develop slowly over years of tobacco use.
How young are the smokers on the Philippines?
In the Philippines, smoking among young people is a significant concern, with surveys indicating that some adolescents start smoking as early as 10 to 12 years old. The prevalence of smoking among youth has been attributed to factors such as peer pressure, social influences, and targeted marketing by tobacco companies. Efforts have been made to address this issue through tobacco control policies and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing smoking initiation among minors.
Where is dr wigand now?
Go to jeffreywigand.com and find out. Briefly...he started an organization called Smoke Free Kids; he still travels and speaks out against big tobacco and the problems associated with smoking and youth.
