Anthony Rebuck

Breathing Poison: Smoking, Pollution, and Fires Anthony Rebuck

There is a triple threat in the air to human health and well-being. First, we are

going to see an increase in tobacco-attributable deaths as more and more people

smoke. Much of this mortality, as well as crippling chronic lung disease, can be

prevented if smokers stop smoking.

Secondly, additional suffering, disability and premature death from lung disease can

be prevented if pollution Asian pollution being the worst in the world - can be

reduced.

And lastly, the coughing, wheezing and attacks of bronchitis caused by the uniquely

Asian problem of the haze would be eliminated if the illegal practice of slash & burn

is prohibited.