Society's changing views regarding Smoking

What was smoking like in the 1930s?

• It was normal to smoke cigarettes

• Glamorised

• Encouraged by doctors

• Film stars would smoke a lot in films

• Smoking used to be acceptable indoors, at restaurants, and in cars

What case study inspired social change?

• In 1964, the Surgeon General (USA) concluded that there was a link between lung cancer and smoking

• By the end of 1965, the tobacco industry was required to put warning labels on its products and advertisements, warning the public

What did this do to attitudes?

• Attitudes started to change

• Smoking became less glamorous

What was the act that was introduced in 2002?

‘The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002’ = bans the advertising of cigarettes

What was the act that was introduced in 2006?

‘The Health Act 2006’ = prohibits smoking in enclosed areas

What was the act that was introduced in 2014?

‘The Children and Families Act 2014’ = can’t smoke in vehicles when children are present

What is a notable case study that links to smoking?

Warning labels (1964) was a notable case study

What were warning labels (1964)?

Warning labels…

• There is a link between lung cancer and chronic bronchitis to smoking cigarettes

• The tobacco industry is required to put warning labels associated with health risks on products

• Smoking became less desirable