In commemoration of this day, TJNAs Senior Policy Officer, Chileshe Mange, highlights the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation policies across the continent
Commercial cigarette brands often achieve their smooth and even burn using chemicals and additives, but it is not necessary to use artificial chemicals and additives to craft a perfectly well-burning cigarette
Treating Tobacco use and dependence: 2008 update
This fosters dependency and deprivation can lead to mood swings, headaches, irritability, and increased feelings of stress and anxiety
Tobacco-free policies: Establishing and enforcing smoke-free policies will create environments that discourage smoking and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke
The carcinogens in tobacco smoke damage the cells in the lungs, leading to mutations that can result in cancer