Hello.
I agree with laws that forbid advertising campaigns for tobacco and alcohol because it is bad for the health. But advertisement has a big influence on people and many people will be attracted by it including the young.
Actually, Japan doesn't allow advertising tobacco because minors from smoking became a social problem. Now, tobacco package is written about caution of health. On the other hand, Japan doesn't forbid advertisement for alcohol. But there are some company that is imposing self-control on it such as a time zone not to show teenager or children.
I think that one big reason that tobacco has become such a big problem for youth in Japan is because tobacco was easily accessible to ANYONE through the purchase of tobacco from vending machines in the streets. There used to be lack of control over WHO was purchasing tobacco. I am happy to hear that the laws are changing in Japan to prevent youth from starting smoking.
ReplyDeleteNow, in Japan, when people buy tobacco from vending machines, they need taspo.
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