Effects of Tobacco

Persuasive Essay # 104281

Biology
Medical and Health
Psychology > Behaviorism

Effects of Tobacco

This paper discusses the effects of smoking on the individual.

1,200 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer examines the history of tobacco's inculcation into mainstream culture and looks at the pleasure it provides smokers. The writer also discusses the health risks involved in smoking tobacco, addiction and second hand smoke. The writer maintains that organizations that are raising awareness about the dangers of smoking are no doubt creating a healthier environment for everyone. The writer then concludes that though quitting is difficult, every smoker should make every effort to break the habit. This step would not only benefit them, but also everyone they associate with, casually or otherwise.

Outline:
Introduction
The History of Smoking
Smoking and Health
The Allure of Smoking Tobacco
Heart Disease
Cancer
Addiction
Second Hand Smoke
Recent Government Reaction to Tobacco Research
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It could be argued that tobacco's colourful history is part of the substance's attraction. The first recorded European smoker was Rodrigo de Jerez, who was a colleague of Christopher Columbus during his exploration of the New World. Jerez started smoking cigars in Cuba. Having returned to Europe, Jerez lit a cigar publicly in 1493, which led to his imprisonment in 1493 by order of the Spanish Inquisition."
"Tobacco was initially slow to take over European consumers. It is believed that not until well into the following century that tobacco was brought to Europe from its native Americas."

Sample of Sources Used:

Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Diseases. (2007) American Heart Association. Retrieved, May 15, 2007. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4545.
Smoking & Tobacco Use: Cancer. (2007) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved, May 14, 2007. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/health_effects/cancer.htm.
The long-term effects of smoking on our health and illnesses caused by smoking. (2007) Helpwithsmoking.com. Retrieved, May 15, 2007. http://www.helpwithsmoking.com/effects-of-smoking.php.
The Health Consequences of Smoking. (2004)Surgeon General's Report. Retrieved, May 14, 2007. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/sgr_2004/.
History of smoking. (2006) Forestonline.org. Retrieved, May 14, 2007. http://www.forestonline.org/output/page34.asp.