Retrieved 2009-08-08
Smoking alters your immune system leading to gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), halitosis (bad breath), stained teeth and tongue, tooth loss, oral cancer, impaired sense of taste, dental implant complications, and higher risks of complications after dental surgeries
In markets such as Australia, where a pack of 25 cigarettes carries an effective tax burden exceeding AUD 28 per pack, the price differential between taxed domestic retail and duty free purchase prices can approach 60-70%, creating a compelling economic incentive for international travelers to maximize their duty free cigarette allowance
In Ireland we need public health officials to start looking at e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to smoking and to support the use of them by smokers
If so, take it as a blessing