Smoking and masculinity
WHY do you think more men smoke than women?
WHY are men seen as strong when they smoke, but women are seen as bad?
Your Country
Tobacco legislation
In the Philippines, the law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
In the Philippines the law also prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products within 100 meters from any point of the perimeter of a school, public playground, or other facility frequented by minors.
Tobacco consumption
In total, the Philippines has approximately ***need value here*** million smokers!
Which countries have the highest and lowest smoking rates?
| Country | Total Smoking Rate |
|---|---|
| Nauru | 52.1% |
| Kiribati | 52% |
| Tuvalu | 48.7% |
| Myanmar | 45.5% |
| Chile | 44.7% |
| Indonesia | 37.9% |
| Philippines | 24.3% |
| Panama | 6.9% |
| Sao Tome And Principe | 5.4% |
| Nigeria | 4.8% |
| Ethiopia | 4.6% |
| Ghana | 3.7% |
Cultural considerations
Your experiences related to smoking may be different from young people in other countries. In some countries cigarettes are often given as gifts (during special occasions) even when we know the risks of smoking.
What other traditions related to smoking can you think of?