A cigarette butt that is not fully extinguished could easily lead to a fire that spreads quickly due to the limited space and fire-fighting capabilities
A Government-commissioned independent review published this summer recommended increasing the legal smoking age from 18 by one year every year
Research notes that nicotine use through smoking can lead to the following health issues: cancer heart disease lung disease poorer general health stroke eye disease gum disease sexual dysfunction birth problems diabetes financial, work, and social problems In addition to nicotine, cigarettes and other tobacco products also contain As such, health experts acknowledge smoking as a major preventable cause of premature death and disability worldwide
Buck MD, OSullivan D, Geltink RIK, Curtis JD, Chang C-H, Sanin DE, Qiu J, Kretz O, Braas D, van der Windt GJ