Topic > The Pros and Cons of Smoking Cigarettes in Public Places

Cigarettes are advertised through commercials, newspaper ads, Internet views and radio broadcasts. As a result, more people have been exposed to the idea that smoking is good for you, which has led to more cigarette smokers of all ages, especially teenagers and young adults. Cigarette advertising is also wasting money that could otherwise be used to benefit the public and the country. According to the Food and Drug Administration, “a total ban on cigarette advertising would produce benefits ranging from $3 billion to $43 billion annually in reduced medical costs, productivity losses, and averted premature deaths” (Emery et al. par.3). Advertising and glorification of cigarettes are increasing the number of smokers and causing further damage