in the country. According to the Philippine Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) of the DOH‚ that among kids aged 13 - 18 years old‚ 57% of the boys and 27% from the girls are already smoking. Four out of ten kids overall (43%) have already tried cigarette smoking. (Buenavista‚ 2001). According to the WHO‚ the Philippines ranks number one in terms of youth smokers compared to the data from other countries in the Western Pacific and Southeast Asian region. For this reasons‚ the researchers‚ focus
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Cigarette Oligopoly Market Chayleen Marquis Benedictine University Author Note This research is being submitted on May 2‚ 2010‚ for Professor Raymond Bell’s MBA 611 course at Benedictine University by Chayleen Marquis. The cigarette market is one that is known to everyone. From magazine advertisements to constructive commercials people have been exposed to this market starting at a young age. The constant visuals of the advertisements as well as the free advertising that occurs daily
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Cigarette Smoking The effects of cigarette smoking can be horrifying. Smoking is dangerous not only to those who smoke‚ but to non-smokers and unborn children as well. Cigarette smoking is also physically and socially harming. The large particles in cigarette smoke‚ commonly known as "tar"‚ collect in the branching points of the lungs. The tar contains carcinogenic compounds that increase the risk of lung cancer. The small particles in cigarette smoke‚ including carcinogens‚ irritants‚ and
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Abstract This essay‚ the Argumentative Essay‚ is about cigarette smoking. I will explain the harmful effects it has on people’s health‚ whether they smoke or not. I will also talk about how smoking can be bad for one’s financial status. I will show opposing sides of how smokers don’t find smoking bad. Cigarette Smoking Every day‚ over 3800 teens‚ eighteen and younger‚ smoke their first cigarette. It may be with friends that pressured them‚ or by themselves just to see how it is
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Smoking and public health Every day‚ one is confronted with smoking and its consequences. On the outside of cigarette packets you can read warnings about the risks of smoking. Constantly there are more and more bans against smoking in cafes‚ school etc. It is especially important to inform the younger generation about the danger and the addiction to smoking. Prohibitions and warnings are the best way in order to reduce the number of smokers. The more information about smoking and its harmful effects
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4. Critically analyse the article chosen with reference to economics theory and concepts. Although this article gives a possible explanation of price change affected by the other market’s price ceiling‚ the idea is based on theoretical analysis which could not be applied in the real situation. There are several assumptions made to support the idea of this article‚ however some of the assumptions are precisely impractical. 1. Applying monopolist scenario on ordinary circumstances As the
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Cigarettes are highly addictive‚ so why are they legal? What leads the user to continue smoking‚ even when they know that it is harmful for their health? The physiology reason: The inhaled substances trigger chemical reactions in nerve endings within our body. This activity increases heart rate‚ memory‚ alertness‚ and produces a measurably faster reaction time after individuals have smoked. Dopamine and other endorphins are released‚ which are associated with the sensations of pleasure and reward
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WLC BUS 181 - Micro Economics 10 Principles of Economics – Final Paper Professor Kudek Samuel Barreto 04/11/2013 Principle #1: People Face Trade-Offs This article released by the World Bank talks about education in the country of Colombia. According to this article only 37.2% of young Colombians continued their studies or training after high school in 2010. The government’s goal is that half of young Colombians continue their education after high school by 2014. Colombians
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Paragraphs) A. Main Point (Topic Sentence): Cigarettes smoking increases your risk of lung and mouth cancer. 1. Supporting detail: lungs lose capacity to expand properly 2. Supporting detail: toxins inside cancer mess with your mouth 3. Supporting detail: lung and mouth cancer can lead to death B. Main Point (Topic Sentence): Cigarette smoking can give you mouth ulcers. 1. Supporting detail: toxins inside the cigarette burn holes in your mouth 2. Supporting detail:
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Cigarette Packaging: Comparative Language Analysis As Australian society and the community develop throughout the years‚ many people are opting for healthier food choices‚ healthier lifestyles‚ and overall‚ are just more health conscious. Thus‚ the issue of smoking cigarettes and the health hazards it engenders has become a popular topic among the public. Recently‚ in Australia‚ legislation was passed that requires all cigarettes to be sold in plain green packaging‚ with no branding. The introduction
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