Tobacco must be banned. Yes or No.

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Liya Sabu said:   1 year ago
Hello everyone,

Today our topic is Tobacco must be banned yes/no.

In my opinion, it should be banned. It is very harmful to our health. By using tobacco not only is he suffering but his whole family is suffering too. For example, last year I saw a news, In that news a woman had cancer in her mouth and the doctor said that it was because of the usage of tobacco but the fact is that she is not a smoker. Then they checked the facts and concluded that she caused cancer by her husband who is addicted to tobacco. That's why I am saying it is not only causing problems for his own but also for the whole family.
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Nova said:   1 year ago
Hello everyone.

My opinion is that tobacco has good side.
Also, on the positive side, tobacco plays an important role in the Indian economy and provides a large number of employment opportunities, which is a positive aspect. Another one is the bat side is the so many to get addicted to the tobacco and to get faced so many health problems for eg. Lugs caner and some heath problems.
Nowadays, health is more expensive normal people, to get difficultly to get maintane health Tobacco kill's many people life special the youth addicted the so many dlags etc. I can explain possitive and negative side. In India, the tobacco ban there on is possible beacuse so many people to get already addicted tobacco that can not live without tobacco life.
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BODIREDDY BINDUSRI said:   10 months ago
Hello everyone,

Today, our topic is that Tobacco must be banned. Yes or No.

It's not a small thing to ban or not. On one hand, tobacco is harmful to health, and someone addicted to tobacco spoils their life, and their family also suffers from their addiction. Nowadays, most of the young stars are also addicted. So, in this hand, the government regulates tobacco. To give conditions to a wine or tobacco shop, don't give the tobacco for under 30 years people.

On the other hand, to ban tobacco, tobacco farmer are hopelessly losing their employment. So, my suggestion is government give some instructions or regulations to the people on to use of tobacco.
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Vaishnavi said:   5 months ago
Tobacco Must Be Banned – Yes or No?

Tobacco is a product which Iis made from tobacco plant and is consumed in various forms such as cigarettes, gutkha, cigar, bidis, chewing tobacco. It is widely used around the world despite it contains harmful effects on health.

The question is:

Should the tobacco is completely banned or should adults have the freedom to whether to use it?

This topic has the strong arguments on both sides.

Important Statistics:

Global statistics:

Tobacco kills more than 8 millon people every year worldwide.

Around 1.3 million deaths occur due to the exposure of the second hand smoke. Tobacco is on of the leading cause of the presentable deaths globally.

India Statistics:

India has the million of the tobacco users, including smokers and users of smokeless tobacco.

Tobacco related diseases causes a large number deaths every year.

The government spends significant resources on treating the tobacco related illness.
This shows that the tobacco is the major public health concern.

Arguments in favour of a ban(Yes, Tobacco must be banned).

1. Serious health risk.

Tobacco causes many dangerous diseases
Diseases linkedin to tobacco:
* Lung cancer
* Mouth cancer
*Throat cancer
* Stroke
* Heart disease
* Chronic respiratory disease.

Impact:
Millions of lives are affected every year.

2. Protecting youth:

Many people begin using tobacco at the young age.

Impact:

A ban could reduce the access and protect the future generation.

3. Harmful to non smokers
People who do not spoke can still be harmed through second hand smoke.
Examples:
Children exposed in home .
Passengers exposed in public places.

Impact:
Non smokers suffer the health risks without choosing to use tobacco.

4. Addiction.

Nicotine, found in tobacco, is highly addictive.

Impact:
Many users want to quit the tobacco but find it difficult because of its dependence.

5. Economic burden on healthcare
Treating the tobacco related illnesses cost twh the government and families the large amount of money.

Impact:

Increased the healthcare expenses.
Reduces the productivity due to illness .
Financial burden on families.

Argument against a ban ( No, tobacco should not be completely banned)

1. Personal freedom
Adults should have the right to make their own choices.

Impact :
If informed about risks , adults should decide for themselves whether to use tobacco.

2. Economic impact:
The tobacco industry provides the employment to many people.
Examples:
Farmers
Factory workers
Retail sellers.

Impact:
A complete ban could affect livelihoods.

3. Risk of Illegal trade
History shows that banning the popular products can create the black markets.

Possible consequences:
Smuggling
Counterfeit products
Loss of government control.

4. Government Revenue.
Governments earn significant tax revenue from tobacco products.

Impact:
This revenue support the public services and development programs.

5. Better Alternative: Regulation
Some people argue that struct regulation is more effective than complete ban.

Impact:

High taxes .
Warning labels
Advertisement restrictions.
Public awareness campaign.

Impact on the Society:

- Positive effects of a ban:
- Better public health.
- Reduces healthcare cost.
- Fewer tobacco related deaths.
- Cleaner public spaces.
- Negative effects of a ban:
- Job losses in tobacco related sectors.
- Possible growth of illegal markets.
- Challenges in enforcement.

Possible solution:
Instead of the immediate complete ban , the government can:
1. Increase the taxes on tobacco products
2. Strengthen the awareness campaign
3. Restrict the sales to minors.
4. Expand the smoking free public areas.
5. Provide the support for writing the tobacco.
6. Regulate the advertising and packaging strictly .
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Akash said:   8 years ago
Hello guys! I am Akash coming to the point tobacco is a crop which is very dramatic drug to the present timed teens and of course normal people, it is very harmful to the human body, so if the govt ban there will huge downfall for the nation in the field of economics so, instead of banning literate the people of India about the dreadful diseases caused by it and if the person is addicted to it then there are some ways to get rid of it.
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Nikhil agarwal said:   8 years ago
Hi guys! myself Nikhil Agarwal.

According to me, there should be a better plan instead to ban the tobacco because if the government of our country try to ban it, those who are in these businesses especially our farmers will get unemployed, and also those who are consuming will not give up so easily because they are taking it from a long time. But if we spread about its harmful effects and giving something which does no effect their health will be the best.
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MohanKrishna said:   8 years ago
Hello Friends. I am Mohan Krishna.

Yes, tobacco must be banned It causes diseases, side effects nowadays so many people addicted to tobacco and spoil their life.
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Kailash said:   8 years ago
It should be banned, The People losing their life because of tobacco it leads to many harmful diseases like cancer.
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Amit said:   8 years ago
Yes, tobacco must be banned. But it will never get banned. It will lead to huge losses to the government. So we the common people have to take the pledge of getting rid of tobacco and other drugs further. And let's begin it from now onwards. We are intentionally doing wrong activities and expecting someone to take measures. Government is taking the business of cigarettes and alchohol as an opportunity to generate revenues and we are creating these opportunities. Nobody is responsible for our misdeeds, we are only.
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JHb said:   3 years ago
In My opinion, of course, tobacco is a bad habit and definitely injures health, but think that broad-view, every problem created by injury, lyk mentally more affected people without any tobacco, so my opinion was to change the education system, if some add exercise like yoga, Kalari, karate, these ways definitely change the future and I knew this exercise already added but it just showing but not implemented also education.
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