Why do People Smoke?

Posted by Varumana- Usha


Hi friends, Why do people Smoke?"SMOKING-INJURIOUS TO HEALTH"-This line i think we had seen/heard in Cigaratte Packets. The Researches had done regarding this. Its quite interesting since Cigarette advertising is being banned in some countries and tobacco companies are becoming limited in where they are allowed to advertise. In some countries they are not permitted to advertise on billboards, television, radio, in magazines or newspapers or on buses or trains. But still, Smoking is Increasing Day by Day.. How? Lets see wat makes people to Smoke?


Many teenagers start smoking due to peer pressure. They may also smoke to feel more mature or as a form of rebellion against parental authority. It has been proved that children are also more likely to smoke if their parents do. Smoking also produces psychological dependency. Many people smoke because it helps them relax and cope with difficult situations, or because it gives them confidence. Others smoke when they feel bored.

Smoking produces a feeling of satisfaction that's difficult to give up. Nowadays it would be unheard of for people not to smoke.
Smoking is a part of everyday life, although, believe it or not, it has only recently become so.

There are over one thousand million smokers throughout the world, which is an astonishing number, considering the harm smoking does to your body, which we are all well aware of.


With this in mind, the question "why do people smoke?" is a really complicated one, that is now being explored much more in depth by many of the world's doctors and scientists.It has only recently been proved that smoking causes lung cancer amongst other serious diseases and that passive smoking is also harmful for those that do not smoke.
Thus, more and more governments are trying to make people aware of the health risks and consequences of smoking. Some governments have even banned smoking in all indoor public places.

Cigarettes are widely available and in many countries fairly inexpensive to buy. For this reason, buying cigarettes is no longer a luxury only for those who can afford to buy them, but a product that is widely attainable by most people. Peer pressure plays an important part.


Many children start smoking because their friends have tried it or smoke themselves.
Other smokers say that their habit relaxes them. This is also erroneous because if you think about it, in a lot of the situations where you would light up a cigarette, you are actually carrying out relaxing and enjoyable activities such as sitting down and having a coffee with friends, watching television or having a break from working.

Many women are afraid of giving up smoking as they think that they will gain a huge amount of weight when they stop. Once you stop smoking though, you will be much fitter and have much more energy, which could motivate you into taking up some form of exercise or joining a gym.

We can make awareness to people! But they have to take it to their mind, instead they immediately ask us "Have u been tried atleast once"? I dnt knw where it will end.. Lets spread the Awareness!

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