Tobacco is underestimated on its potential lethalness. Despite the strides nations have undergone to prevent the augmentation of tobacco, it has not been successful enough. In order to reverse the damage caused by cigarettes, it must be ceased from the market. Its current legality serves as a danger to society, smoker and non-smoker alike. Laws aim to protect New York City residents from the harmful effects produced by smoking. The New York City Health Department has enacted its most recent regulations on August 1, 2014 called the Local Law 94 and Local Law 97. The Health Department strives to provide smoke-free air, reduce the availability of tobacco to underage children, and restrict the promotion of tobacco. The Smoke Free Air Act (SFAA)
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The active and addicting ingredient is nicotine. The seed of the plant is very miniscule but contains approximately 300,00 seeds. There are two major species of Nicotiana, Nicotiana tobacum and Nicotiana rustica. Amerindians were the first to use tobacco for trade or “peace pipes.” Tobacco was initially smoked during religious ceremonies. Tobacco entered the world of modernity soon after Christopher Columbus. Tobacco use spread rapidly, especially in Virginia. It became the cash crop. It was first utilized for medicinal purposes. Americans used it to treat wounds, relieve pain, and even aid with toothache. It was most popular for its effectiveness in reducing migraines. There are many methods in which to administer tobacco. The first is called snuff. It was most popular during the 18th century and used mainly by the upper class. Factories popularized the use of chewing tobacco. It was more convenient for workers because it kept their hands free for labor. It was also believed to have less harmful effects. This idea proved to be erroneous after extensive research. Cigars and cigarettes are much more modern traditions and the most common form of in taking tobacco. The Nazi party paved the way for the anti-tobacco movement. German doctors contributed greatly to research towards the negative consequences of smoking. Hitler encouraged research that exposed tobacco as a tool that devours humans. The Nazi party was the first to create an anti-smoking campaign. While similar anti-smoking campaigns were rising, tobacco industries denied the allegations and deemed that some cigarettes were safer than others. Tobacco is recognized worldwide as a hazardous
The active and addicting ingredient is nicotine. The seed of the plant is very miniscule but contains approximately 300,00 seeds. There are two major species of Nicotiana, Nicotiana tobacum and Nicotiana rustica. Amerindians were the first to use tobacco for trade or “peace pipes.” Tobacco was initially smoked during religious ceremonies. Tobacco entered the world of modernity soon after Christopher Columbus. Tobacco use spread rapidly, especially in Virginia. It became the cash crop. It was first utilized for medicinal purposes. Americans used it to treat wounds, relieve pain, and even aid with toothache. It was most popular for its effectiveness in reducing migraines. There are many methods in which to administer tobacco. The first is called snuff. It was most popular during the 18th century and used mainly by the upper class. Factories popularized the use of chewing tobacco. It was more convenient for workers because it kept their hands free for labor. It was also believed to have less harmful effects. This idea proved to be erroneous after extensive research. Cigars and cigarettes are much more modern traditions and the most common form of in taking tobacco. The Nazi party paved the way for the anti-tobacco movement. German doctors contributed greatly to research towards the negative consequences of smoking. Hitler encouraged research that exposed tobacco as a tool that devours humans. The Nazi party was the first to create an anti-smoking campaign. While similar anti-smoking campaigns were rising, tobacco industries denied the allegations and deemed that some cigarettes were safer than others. Tobacco is recognized worldwide as a hazardous