Of Skiers, Smokers And Amelioration Of The World
2005
Reducing Smoking and Cigarette Toxicity
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Bernhard David
Primary Institution: Biocenter – Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
Hypothesis
Should we focus on reducing the number of smokers while also decreasing the toxicity of cigarette smoke?
Conclusion
The article argues for a dual approach to tackle smoking by reducing both the number of smokers and the harmful effects of cigarette smoke.
Supporting Evidence
- Austria has a high smoking prevalence with 47% of adults and 31.5% of youngsters smoking.
- Countries like the USA and Sweden have successfully reduced smoking rates below 20%.
- The WHO estimates that smoking will cause 8.4 million deaths annually by 2020.
Takeaway
This article suggests that we should not only try to get people to stop smoking but also make cigarettes less harmful.
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