This document discusses smoking in Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia has a large number of smokers, as the country is the world's largest cigarette producer. Smoking has become common not just among adults but also children and adolescents, which is a major concern. Many parents smoke around their children, influencing them to take up smoking as well. The document recommends that parents explain the dangers of smoking to their children and monitor their environments. It also suggests the government restrict cigarette sales and enforce strict penalties on sellers who provide cigarettes to minors.
This document discusses smoking in Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia has a large number of smokers, as the country is the world's largest cigarette producer. Smoking has become common not just among adults but also children and adolescents, which is a major concern. Many parents smoke around their children, influencing them to take up smoking as well. The document recommends that parents explain the dangers of smoking to their children and monitor their environments. It also suggests the government restrict cigarette sales and enforce strict penalties on sellers who provide cigarettes to minors.
This document discusses smoking in Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia has a large number of smokers, as the country is the world's largest cigarette producer. Smoking has become common not just among adults but also children and adolescents, which is a major concern. Many parents smoke around their children, influencing them to take up smoking as well. The document recommends that parents explain the dangers of smoking to their children and monitor their environments. It also suggests the government restrict cigarette sales and enforce strict penalties on sellers who provide cigarettes to minors.
Adetyas Widiyanto 2. Ana Fitriani Adha 3. Eli Ismaul Faizah 4. Elida Yunifah 5. Muhammad Nizar Zulmi 6. Mesa Falah Atrasia
Currently, it can not be denied that where we
are, we will always find people who smoke. It shows that smoking is one of the lifestyle of the people of Indonesia. The high number of smokers in Indonesia is also not because Indonesia is the largest cigarette producer in the world with approximately 3,800 cigarette factory. No wonder that number of active smokers in Indonesian to enter the top five.
Ironically, smokers in Indonesia is not only
among adults, but also children and adolescents. Smoking among students has now become a behavior that is very concern for the nation. Increased smoking among students caused as a result of the influence of the surrounding environment.
Unconsciously now many parents who smoke in
front of their children so that their children imitate it. Parents as smokers should not smoke in front of their children because it can provide a greater chance for their children to smoke.
Parents
are
expected
to
provide
an
explanation about smoking and what are
the dangers that can be caused by smoking and should also monitor the environment of the school and the neighborhood children's playground.
Meanwhile, things that can be done by the
government
is
restricting
the
sale
of
cigarettes. Cigarettes are not supposed to
be sold freely in the market, such as small shops. The government is also expected to provide strict sanctions for the cigarette seller who sells his wares to children who are under age.