What are the advantages and disadvantages of banning smoking in public places
INTRODUCTION: Although it may seem as if smoking is an expression of free will, we must ask ourselves if it is worth it; worth it to jepordize other people by smoking, farless, by jepordizing ourselves by smoking. ... Let us think altruistically and explore the harmful effects of smoking in public. MAIN POINTS: · Smoking affects non-smokers as well. Non-smokers choose to better their health by not smoking, yet, they are still subjected to the threat of diseases from second-hand smoke. ... · Second-hand smoking can become a serious threat to children, and may cause respiratory problems such as asthma and it’s even listed as a major risk factor for cot death, chemicals from the smoke on clothes is enough to be a large risk to a baby. ... Smoking is highly anti-social and is very inconvenient as it causes non-smokers to have to re-locate themselves to evade the smoke.