Tobacco
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Tobacco smoking is an activity that has come under fairly stringent controls in most countries. Smoking is prohibited in most or all indoor public spaces and inside public transport such as aircraft, buses and trains. Restrictions and enforcement vary considerably from place to place; for details see the rest of this article and our articles on particular destinations.
Related products, such as e-cigarettes are also regulated in many countries, and some of the liquids sold for them are outright illegal in some places. Smokeless tobacco products are also regulated in most parts of the world.
Border controlsMany countries have restrictions on the quantity of cigarettes or tobacco that can be brought into the country.
Smokeless tobaccoSome tobacco products are consumed without smoking, such as chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco (snus) or snuff.
No smokingMost countries now forbid smoking indoors in public places, and on most or all public transport." articles on Wikipedia.
Heavy smokingIn Asia, particularly in China, smoking is still something of a social activity, at least for men. Anyone with cigarettes will offer them around before he lights up; having an expensive brand is a status symbol.
Tobacco products around the worldThough tobacco is today grown around the world, the Caribbean and the southern United States have a rich tobacco heritage.
Travel for smokersTobacco is of course addictive, which is why it is so profitable both for companies and governments, and addicts may become quite uncomfortable when deprived of their drug.
Stay healthyThe best way to stay healthy when it comes to tobacco products is to not use them. Nearly all doctors advise people not to, and many can provide advice or treatments that may help those who smoke quit.
Using e-cigarettes when abroadIf you're a vaper and travelling abroad, check before you travel whether or not vaping is legal in your destination.
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