Smoking was socially acceptable in the past, however as society changes so do their views on smoking now. Banning smoking inside was the first step to reduce the use of cigarette smoke for people who don’t smoke. Now there is great concern about people smoking outside in groups. Outdoor smoking cannot be banded for people will find ways around it, but regulating outdoor smoking will have an effect. Regulating outdoor smoking would not limit the pollution of butts everywhere, or reduce the amount of second hand smoke inhaled and there is no hard proof on health factors from outdoor smoking.
The pollution of cigarette butts everywhere will most likely to continue. Local state agencies should’ve taken inconsideration when banning indoor smoking. Where did they think smokers are going to put their butts when forced to smoke outside. It’s easier to throw butts on the ground than in an ash container. Or people who do smoke should police up after themselves, and then there wouldn’t be so much pollution. That will never happen! When the community is worried about butts being at parks and beaches, they need to be concerned about other pollutants as well. Such as broken glass, or garbage that wasn’t thrown away. Maybe it’s time that cigarette companies start making biodegradable filters, so there would be no pollution.
Can outdoor second hand smoke be as harmful as indoor second hand smoke, some researchers seem to think so. How can that nonsmokers exposed to indoor smoke for years that don’t have a choice, being compared to nonsmokers that are outside being able to avoid second hand smoke. It’s almost like comparing apples to oranges. Would it be safe to say that a person who has smoked for twenty years, then quits is less likely