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GLOBAL SMOKING TRENDS- WHERE
TOBACCO COMPANIES MAKE MONEY THESE
DAYS.
“I will quit smoking” a
line often heard but seldom put into action.
Smoking has become the affliction of a large magnitude of
people and others seem to be joining the smoke bandwagon at an alarming rate.
brSmoking has become a very common sight with one out of every fifth person
being a smoker. The trend of smoking has become very common among teenagers
also. The problems one gets due to smoking are many, but they do not seem to
encourage people to stop smoking or deter people for starting to smoke. The
hazardous effects of smoking are many, but people do not seem to be paying heed
the tobacco companies seem to be the only one is reaping the rewards out of
smoking. Since tobacco was born, it has been a few companies dominate the
tobacco industry. These companies control most of the production and
distribution around the world. They are quick to adapt to their policies and
tactics to conform to the regulations set by the government and cater to the
needs of the ever-increasing number of smokers around the world. Tobacco
companies of the world A few companies hold the tobacco production and control
of tobacco the three largest companies sell close to two thirds of the entire
supply. The stagnation in demand has prompted them to explore new markets.
brbrThe government is in a predicament since the tobacco industry accounts
for a vast amount of jobs, but it also has to protect the health of its
citizens. The government has tried to cut down on smokers by increasing the
taxes imposed on
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