Filipino youth are increasingly at risk from tobacco exposure. "The younger a child starts to smoke‚ the greater the chances of becoming a regular smoker‚" said Dr Maricar Limpin‚ executive director of the non- government group Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP)‚ during a media forum on tobacco use in the Philippines‚ held on Feb. 12 in the Philippine capital Manila. "The youth are being specifically targeted by the tobacco industry as future customers." Among
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rubber plantations. This rehabilitation program aims to improve and acquire new technology to enable them to produce export-quality rubber. TOBACCO Tobacco production has been increasing moderately during the last three years as assurance of market as well better prices and higher income are urging farmers to plant more. In 2010‚ total production of tobacco increased by 11.40% to 40.53 thousand MT from 36.38 thousand MT in 2009. Production of the native variety‚ which was planted throughout the
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physically and monetarily. The positive externalities‚ or social benefits‚ play a significant economic role in society. The tobacco industry generates a great deal of revenue; thus adding to the country’s GDP. And due to the heavy taxing‚ cigarettes and tobacco are a rich source of revenue to the Treasury. Does the social cost of smoking outweigh the social benefit? Are tobacco taxes reasonable and fair? In order to answer these questions the issues addressed in the following paragraphs include
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Writing 2 July 28‚ 2014 Is E-cigs the Answer? Ever since the Maya and Aztecs introduced tobacco smoking in South America‚ it has become a worldwide phenomenon with millions addicted to this drug. The combination of tobacco and nicotine is endearing to its users. Only in the past century have researchers discovered the inherent danger of this substance. Ever since‚ the quest has been on for a cigarette that would not be as catastrophically
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Nancy Schimelpfening‚ Tobacco may be use either by smoking it or in smokeless forms such as chewing tobacco or snuff. Some will turn to the smokeless products to avoid lung cancer. Unfortunately half of smokeless tobacco users will develop pre-cancerous patches called leukoplakia within three years of beginning use. Other Names Spit tobacco‚ smokeless tobacco‚ chew‚ dip‚ snuff‚ cigarettes. Why Do People Do It? Many kids smoke or use tobacco products to feel "cool" and grown
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“Employee performance can be improved by focusing on careers and talent management” Submitted By: Kazi Iftahaz Ahmed 1030239530 Sabrina Humayun Upoma 1110574030 Sharmin Sultana 1020846530 Md.Washim Ahmed 1020963030 Rabeya Sultana 1120284530 Ahsan Zaman 1030211530 Submitted To: Jashim Uddin Lecturer North South University Date of Submision: 9th December
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is an alkaloid present in plants of the Family Solanaceae. Most commonly found in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)‚ nicotine serves as a plant secondary chemical to protect plants against insects and other herbivores. Nicotine is an addictive stimulant in mammals‚ and is commonly used in cigarettes‚ cigars‚ pipes‚ and chewing tobacco. Nicotine can be administered to the body in many ways: orally through smoking tobacco‚ inhaling vaporized nicotine‚ or ingesting nicotine substances such as gum or lozenges;
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was burning.3 A visible vapor is emitted that disappears within a few seconds. The process of using an e-cigarette is known as “vaping” or “e-smoking.” Quick Facts About E-Cigarettes • Not an FDA-approved tobacco cessation device. • Contain nicotine and detectable levels of known carcinogens and toxic chemicals. • Look very similar to regular cigarettes (especially from a distance). • Manufactured using inconsistent or non-existent quality control processes. Actions for Employers • Determine
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To what extent should Cuba specialize in cigar production? The tobacco plant ( main ingredient used in cigar production)‚ which originally originated from South America‚ arrived to Cuba some where between 3000 and 2000 BC. It was considered by the aborigines to be a “miraculous medicine” and a essential element in their religious‚ political and social ceremonies. ! This lead to cigars becoming an important part of lifestyle. In Cuba‚ agriculture has played an important part of the economy for
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from the government on its tobacco business because of the nature of the product. Discriminatory central taxes are levied on the cigarettes. This has been worsened by the rise in VAT notwithstanding the fact that only 5.7% of all adults smoke cigarettes while almost 35% adults consume tobacco. The per- capita consumption of cigarettes in India is among the lowest in the world while tax per 1000 cigarettes as a percentage of per capita GDP is one ofthe highest. The tobacco industry has always been under
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