The Pros And Cons Of The Banning Of Tobacco Advertising

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In summarizing the arguments in favor of the ban on tobacco advertising in India I find that they mostly all agree that it wasn’t unconstitutional to establish such ban. With France Finland and Norway already having a similar ban it was easy to have something to compare and contrast with. Most of the arguments that are for the banning the advertisement of tobacco were based on protecting the public against serious health risk as well as protecting the minor class. Being that that the Indian government was heavily involved in contributing to health care you think that they would not lessen the possibility of an enhanced expenditure supported by smokers damaging their health. The question is is it ethical and is it achievable most of the …show more content…
Also employment decline was an issue with the ban of advertisement most of the tobacco consumption and employment we’re not directly related based on recent studies they were conducted.
When consumption trends were analyzed it was shown that the ban on advertisement and promotion did decrease consumption. Those who are favor of the band feel that it is necessary in order to discourage adolescents and according to the international union again cancer it was shown that the banning of advertisement in four different countries was directly related to a fall in smoking.
On the other hand those who are opposed to banning advertisement and sponsorship by tobacco companies claim that it goes against freedom of choice and argues that the ads do not encourage smoking however they simply present a brand choice. Who else as CEO of Equus advertising claims that the government in India just wants to do it to create popularity and that nothing will come of it.
Freedom fighters say that it is unethical because it is the government’s way of placing stipulations on branches and that by banning advertisement it will make it tougher for consumers to be able to choose between a wide variety of products they would not in other words be able to make educated

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