Why We Shouldn T Tobacco Be Allowed In The Military
Smoking in Uniform
Tobacco is notorious for having negative side effects on one’s life, health, and relationships. It is a commonality among military personnel to disregard these rumors. The popularity among military personnel to use tobacco is alarmingly popular. Many believe it helps with staying awake and is something to do when there isn’t anything else to do. It’s commonly known as a time killer and an excuse to take a break from work. In fact, tobacco in multiple forms can be found in most base convenient stores, which impedes an individual's general health. Tobacco use should not be allowed for military personnel use because it causes negative physical side effects such as various cancers, respiratory disease, and addictive behavior.
Cancer is one of the biggest negative side effects of using tobacco. Not only does tobacco just cause one kind of cancer, it causes multiple types. According to Underwood, some cancers tobacco causes are, “lung, larynx, oral cavity, esophagus, and bladder cancers” (334). Underwood also stated that, “it also causes cervix, kidney, pancreas, and stomach cancers and acute myeloid leukemia” (334). Cancer caused by tobacco usage can eventually lead to death.
Secondly, respiratory disease is another negative side effect associated with tobacco use. According to Peterkin, “Smoking causes early death from cancer and heart disease, although 36% of all …show more content…
"Dying means suffocating: perceptions of people living with severe COPD facing the end of life." International Journal of Palliative Nursing16.9 (2010): 451 57.Web.
Peterken, Camilla. "Smoking and Respiratory Disease: The Role of the Community Nurse." Journal of Community Nursing 28.4 (2014): 72-7. ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Underwood, J. M., et al. "Persistent Cigarette Smoking and Other Tobacco use After a Tobacco-Related Cancer Diagnosis." Journal of Cancer Survivorship 6.3 (2012): 333-44. ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr.
Tobacco is notorious for having negative side effects on one’s life, health, and relationships. It is a commonality among military personnel to disregard these rumors. The popularity among military personnel to use tobacco is alarmingly popular. Many believe it helps with staying awake and is something to do when there isn’t anything else to do. It’s commonly known as a time killer and an excuse to take a break from work. In fact, tobacco in multiple forms can be found in most base convenient stores, which impedes an individual's general health. Tobacco use should not be allowed for military personnel use because it causes negative physical side effects such as various cancers, respiratory disease, and addictive behavior.
Cancer is one of the biggest negative side effects of using tobacco. Not only does tobacco just cause one kind of cancer, it causes multiple types. According to Underwood, some cancers tobacco causes are, “lung, larynx, oral cavity, esophagus, and bladder cancers” (334). Underwood also stated that, “it also causes cervix, kidney, pancreas, and stomach cancers and acute myeloid leukemia” (334). Cancer caused by tobacco usage can eventually lead to death.
Secondly, respiratory disease is another negative side effect associated with tobacco use. According to Peterkin, “Smoking causes early death from cancer and heart disease, although 36% of all …show more content…
"Dying means suffocating: perceptions of people living with severe COPD facing the end of life." International Journal of Palliative Nursing16.9 (2010): 451 57.Web.
Peterken, Camilla. "Smoking and Respiratory Disease: The Role of the Community Nurse." Journal of Community Nursing 28.4 (2014): 72-7. ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2017.
Underwood, J. M., et al. "Persistent Cigarette Smoking and Other Tobacco use After a Tobacco-Related Cancer Diagnosis." Journal of Cancer Survivorship 6.3 (2012): 333-44. ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr.