Smoking has become a growing trend globally. In spite of the repeated harsh warnings given to smokers, there has been a significant rise in the proportion of individuals smoking. This is a concerning issue as it can lead to adverse impact on health of smokers and increased risk to people around them. This essay will suggest proactive measures like public awareness campaigns to reduce smoking as well as rehabilitations programs.
Smoking tobacco poses significant adverse health effects on people have this addiction. People who continue to smoke are at increased risk of developing various cancers particularly lung cancer. They are also at increased risk of developing atherosclerosis further making them susceptible to atherosclerosis which increases the probability of suffering from heart diseases. To illustrate, research has suggested that more than 70 % of the people suffering from lung cancer are adductors of smoking. Smokers are more susceptible to suffer from numerous health problems.
To address this growing concern, one effective measure is the government led initiative of public awareness campaigns about the detrimental consequences of smoke addiction. For instance, government in USA has initiated a campaign people targeting smokers including advertising of the harmful effects of tobacco which has led to drastic decline in the number of people who smoke. Educating people and raising awareness contributes to significant decline in the smokers.
To conclude, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from smoke addiction all over the world. The possible consequences of this are increased risk of diseases among smokers. Strategies like public policies to raise awareness among smokers about the adverse effects of smoking through various social media platforms is crucial.