The Cloud of Death: Tobacco’s Global Shadow
22-Jun-2026
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Biswarupa Rath
Contd from previous issue
Pollution of the atmosphere takes place when cigarette smoke having poisonous elements like carbon monoxide, ammonia, arsenic, etc. comes in contact with air. In some cases, when smoke is no longer there, the remnants remain . They settle on walls, clothes, hair and everything else that when touched, may harm the people. Tobacco addiction is very common among today's youth for a number of reasons such as peer pressure, social pressures, psychological effects, etc. But today's youth are the citizens of tomorrow. Engaging oneself in such addictions, apart from harming their own physical and mental health, will affect their future generations as well. Some of the major reasons why youths are getting indulged in consuming tobacco products are :-
• Mental Stress and Peer Pressure : Teenage stage is a very important one as the youth goes through various kinds of pressures such as family pressure, studies pressure, feeling lonely and so much more. (To be contd)