Ctc Banning Cigarettes
We have all been to places that allow smoking outside the doors, It is a horrible experience. You walk out the doors and are greeted by a big smelly puff of stinky smoke, and dirty ashtrays with lit cigarettes smoldering in them. Not very pleasant, this is why I feel that CTC should remain a smoke free campus. Smoking is dirty, is a potential fire danger, and the second hand smoke causes health risks. Smoking is a very dirty habit. First cigarettes have waste in the form of paper and filters, called butts, that are left behind to lay around and litter, the streets, sidewalks, and landfills. These cigarette butts can take years to decompose. Second cigarette smoke also leaves a residue on everything because of the tar and chemicals in it. It stains walls, windows, clothes, hair, and even your skin. It is very difficult to clean off. Last the ashtrays and ashes are disgusting, the ashtrays stink and look dirty no matter what you do. The ashes fly everywhere and make a mess. Flying ashes can also lead to the next problem. Cigarettes are a potential fire hazard for several reasons. First the ashes from the cigarette could fly off and land on dry grass or leaves and ignite a fire. Next the methods used for lighting a cigarette can become dangerous, if you use
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Second hand smoke has caused 7,330 Lung Cancer related deaths each year, and 33,950 Heart Disease related deaths each year according to the Center for Disease Control. Second hand smoke caused 2.5 million deaths between 1964 and 2014 according to the US Surgeon General. It can also cause heart attacks and stroke with only short term exposure, it has been proven to be a definitive cause of strokes. Aside from death, heart attack, and stroke there are other health related problems associated with second hand smoke, such as respiratory infections, ear infections, and it can even cause more frequent and severe asthma
Second hand smoke has caused 7,330 Lung Cancer related deaths each year, and 33,950 Heart Disease related deaths each year according to the Center for Disease Control. Second hand smoke caused 2.5 million deaths between 1964 and 2014 according to the US Surgeon General. It can also cause heart attacks and stroke with only short term exposure, it has been proven to be a definitive cause of strokes. Aside from death, heart attack, and stroke there are other health related problems associated with second hand smoke, such as respiratory infections, ear infections, and it can even cause more frequent and severe asthma