In week two of the module we discussed the prevalent issue of smoking. Being a health studies student I was well aware of the health implications that the habit of smoking presents, so seeing another angle towards smoking was quite refreshing.
We discussed the issues as to why people smoke, and what keeps them smoking. We also discussed the reasons why 35% of the 20-34 year old category of age group was the highest group of smokers in the UK. I think that some students in the lecture theatre ware a little shocked that 1/5 of all UK deaths are smoking-related diseases.
It was not just our views that were considered but that of certain celebrities as well including the 'Top Gear' presenter Jeremy Clarkson who stated
"For every £1 that smokers cost the N.H.S., smokers give it £3.60" (Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times, 18/11/2001).
We talked about the use of acronyms and how apt they are to the smoking foundations that they represent.
FOREST - Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking.
FOREST home page
ASH - Action on Smoking and Health.
Ash home page
We discussed the issues as to why people smoke, and what keeps them smoking. We also discussed the reasons why 35% of the 20-34 year old category of age group was the highest group of smokers in the UK. I think that some students in the lecture theatre ware a little shocked that 1/5 of all UK deaths are smoking-related diseases.
It was not just our views that were considered but that of certain celebrities as well including the 'Top Gear' presenter Jeremy Clarkson who stated
"For every £1 that smokers cost the N.H.S., smokers give it £3.60" (Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times, 18/11/2001).
We talked about the use of acronyms and how apt they are to the smoking foundations that they represent.
FOREST - Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking.
FOREST home page
ASH - Action on Smoking and Health.
Ash home page
2 comments:
I just started smoking again after quitting for about 3 years. I need to quit again. It's easy, I just need to choose a date and do it.
I'm glad that you are not one of these people who, makes excuses about quitting like "It's too hard!". Everything is attainable if you try.
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