Implementation of Anti-Smoking Ordinance and Affect in The Community in Barangay. Citrus
Implementation of Anti-Smoking Ordinance and Affect in The Community in Barangay. Citrus
Implementation of Anti-Smoking Ordinance and Affect in The Community in Barangay. Citrus
Barangay. Citrus
comprehend the dangers of smoking? Nicotine, a highly addictive substance found in tobacco,
making it challenging for smokers to quit. Cigarette products also include several dangerous and
hazardous compounds that cause disease and early death (Harry 2005).
Smoking causes strokes and heart attacks, as well as It is a slow method of passing away.
The slowly rots lungs. Three (3) of every four (4) heart disease-related deaths in younger persons
are brought on by smoking. Smoking cigarettes while pregnant increases the chance of an
abortion, premature birth, and low birth weight. Ten (10) people die in the Philippines every day
pass away from diseases brought on by cigarette smoking each year (Ordinance NO. 1S. 2012).
In their 2011 investigation, Solas et al. discovered that young people, especially adolescent
females, are at danger for starting to smoke. Smoking cigarettes throughout one's lifetime
On the other hand, smokers frequently claim that their habit helps them focus and keeps
them alert and relaxed. According to some researches, smoking tobacco has a soothing impact
simply by reducing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal (New Book of Knowledge, 2006).
The Philippines passed a law banning smoking in 2003. places that smoke in the public are
in the enclosed. In most public spaces, with the exception of healthcare and educational
establishments, smoking is authorized. A smoke-free law was put in place for government
buildings, buses, bus depots, restaurants, gyms, parks, hospitals, elevators, and stairwells in
Manila in July 2011. Las Pias, California, approved a smoke-free law that prohibits government
offices and numerous public locations. While being stricter than the federal law, the municipal
code continues to exempt numerous private companies and all hospitality establishments
(Rillorta, 2011).
Background of the Study