Tobacco smoking
By: edited by Justin Healey
Series: Issues in society -- v. 329; Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) -- v. 329.
Publisher: Spinney Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Thirroul, N.S.W
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9781921507519
Subjects: Psychopathology; Social Science; Substance Abuse & Addictions; Smoking cessation; General; Health; SELF-HELP; Smoking; Addiction; PSYCHOLOGY
Description: Tobacco smoking kills up to half of its users and has a global annual death toll of more than five million people. It is the largest cause of preventable death in the western world. Around 3 million Australians are daily smokers, many of whom are socially disadvantaged. This title reveals the toxic contents of tobacco and the health effects of smoking (including passive smoking) on the body. The book also addresses a number of commonly held myths and misconceptions about the risks and impacts of smoking. A range of different quitting methods and products for overcoming nicotine addiction is al.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1; title: Tobacco use and health; Chapter 2; title: Quitting smoking; Chapter 3; title: Tobacco control and marketing; Exploring issues; title: worksheets and activities; Index;