Smoking is the leading preventable cause of heart attack in women
Once I read [the New York Times article] and thought about it, said John Banzhaf, a George Washington University law professor famous for his work against cigarette companies and establishing nonsmokers rights, I saw a lot of similarities. Here youve got the so-called natural gas people pushing natural gas at a time when theres increasing evidencealthough still in its early stages, I guessthat its really dangerous. Changing attitudes, let alone proving liability in a court of law, could be very hard, Banzhaf told me by phone
Consumption of tobacco products and smoking is responsible for over 1 million deaths every year in India, according to the World Health Organization
Exposure patterns also vary widely based on location and time
Implementing effective tobacco control policies, supporting smoking cessation programs, and raising awareness about the financial and societal costs of smoking can help reduce the burden of smoking-related illnesses on both individuals and society
