WHY PEOPLE USE TOBACCO Why Would anyone Ever

WHY PEOPLE USE TOBACCO

Why Would anyone Ever Start Why would anyone want to start a habit that causes nausea, dizziness, vomiting and could in time lead to serious diseases and even death?

Why would Anyone Ever Start PEER PRESSURE- a strong influence from a friend or classmate Sometimes just seeing other peers smoking can make the idea tempting. It may seem like an easy way to make friends or act like an adult.

Family and Role Models Watching someone you admire use tobacco may influence your beliefs on tobacco Seeing a celebrity (actor, musician, athlete) may make tobacco use seem appealing. Family members can influence tobacco use both ways even without trying to. As a child, seeing parents and older siblings smoke may cause you to think that it is safe. Seeing loved ones become ill or even die from tobacco use can pressure you to never want to try. MODELING- basing your behavior on how others act.

Advertising and Tobacco Promotion is making a product seem wonderful by hosting events, setting up displays in stores and giving away free products. About $13 million is spent by the tobacco industry to promote their products. People in Tobacco adds tend to look young, attractive, healthy, fit. The people seem to be having a great time. How does this seem different from what you have learned the effects of tobacco use are?

Advertising and Tobacco Promotion There are now more and more restrictions on tobacco companies. 1966 all tobacco adds were required to have a surgeon generals warning of the effects of use. 1970 was the last time tobacco was allowed to be advertised on TV and radio. 1997 Tobacco ads were banned in 46 states on outdoor ads, billboards, public transportation. 2008 Smoke Free Illinois act banning smoking in all public places. 2016 MLB bans the use of smokeless tobacco by all new players.

Internal Pressures Sometimes the stronger pressure comes from within. Curiosity, rebellion, the thrill of taking a risk. Those with emotional problems can be easily tempted. Gives them a sense of control. Who really is in control after a while?

Most People Don’t Use Tobacco About 79% of the people in the US do not use any form of Tobacco. Many are still dying from tobacco related diseases though Why? The number of younger people whom use tobacco has been declining since the late 1990’s Why?