Monday, January 14, 2013

Two Out Of Three Indonesian Males Smoke...

Graphic photo warnings are coming to cigarette packs in Indonesia.
This is a success despite the resistance from tobacco farmers and the
tobacco industry. Still, requirements call for only 40% of the pack to
be covered with these warnings. Single cigarettes can still be sold.
The majority of these single cigarettes are sold to school children.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/indonesia-add-photo-warnings-cigarette-packs-18176739

















It is estimated that two out of three Indonesian males smoke;
and Indonesia is second only to Russia in overall percentage
of adult smokers- 39%-35%.

Also, according to the suppliers of the above photo, AntaraNews.com,
a staggering 70% of the income of those in poverty in Indonesia is
spent on cigarettes.

Even more stunning- there a pack only costs a dollar.





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