Publisher's Synopsis
This book covers the history of cigarettes, from its origins to its current role as a public health villain. Explores how cigarettes enter people's lives, why they become a persistent presence and how addiction develops.
By examining the health harms and illnesses associated with tobacco, it offers an understanding of the negative impacts of smoking. It highlights the importance of behavioral change, physical activity, healthy eating and even monitoring by the SUS (brazilian Healthcare Government Agency).
Furthermore, it briefly describes electronic devices as a new weapon for the tobacco industry.
This volume is a tool for anyone who wants to understand and overcome the challenges of smoking.