NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF SMOKING

According to some research, smoking is harmful to both smokers and non-smokers’ health.
In my opinion, I strongly believe that smoking should be prohibited in public areas for the
following reasons.

First and foremost, smoking has negative impacts on people’s health. Because cigarettes are
made from plenty of toxic elements and chemicals which can increase the risks of various
diseases such as lung cancer, heart attack, diabetes and so on. In addition, tobacco smoke
also has bad effects on surrounding people, especially children and pregnant women.
Medical reports have indicated that millions of people died of smoking every year.

Secondly, smoking seriously damages the environment. Smokers litter the land by throwing
their cigarette filters on the ground everywhere they go. Also, cigarette waste is harmful to
marine life. Moreover, tobacco smoke which is extremely toxic can lead to air pollution.

The final reason is that smokers are bad examples for children to follow. Without the proper
guidance from parents, teenagers are likely to fall into traps or temptation. When they see an
adult smokes, they tend to imitate this wrong action very quickly. By doing so, they
successfully prove that they are mature enough or show their coolness to people around. As
a result, this can directly affect the development of their personalities.

In conclusion, smoking should be banned due to its harmful effects. Therefore, people
should quit smoking immediately in order to stay healthy, keep the environment clean and
improve their quality of life.