The researchers stated that this tactic could also be effective in encouraging healthy behaviors, as most of the messages intended to discourage smoking are centered around fear, disgust and guilt.
Smoking is draining a heavy share of the world economy annually and burning it to the smoke. The toll has now crossed the critical level of $ 1 trillion a year and with it, the death rate caused by smoking is likely to jump to a new sky-height figure of 8 million a year.
Smokers vow to quit smoking. Suggestive methods from different experts brings more options to quitters to decide what treatment course is best for them.
Researchers find that the use of plain packaging on tobacco products helps reduce misconception about "healthier" and more prestigious cigarette brands.
Researchers find a link between increased cigarette taxes and infant mortality rate.
Research finds that regardless if parents know about their teens' alcohol and drug use, they are still at risk for problems linked to use and abuse.
Researchers find that some smoking cessation ads are not effective in helping smokers, but instead make them feel stigmatized about their smoking status.
Research shows that cigarettes with lower nicotine content helps smokers consume less cigarettes.
