Societies Changing Views Regarding Smoking: Cultural Change

Question 1

In what years was smoking seen to be a social norm and as acceptable behaviour?

Answer 1

The 1930s.

Question 2

How was smoking glamourised in the 1930s?

Answer 2

It was advertised by doctors and in movies.

Question 3

What research was released in the 1950s about smoking?

Answer 3

The research confirmed a link between smoking and lung cancer.

Question 4

When and who concluded that there in fact was a link between lung cancer and cigarette smoking?

Answer 4

The Surgeon General (USA) in 1964.

Question 5

By the end of which year were tobacco industry’s required to put health warning labels on products and advertisements?

Answer 5

1965.

Question 6

What are examples of countries where smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces?

Answer 6

• Ireland.
• Greece.
• Spain.
• Bulgaria.

Question 7

Which campaign helped bring change against the smoking of cigarettes?

Answer 7

ASH - Action of Smoking and Health.

Question 8

What are the three pieces of restrictive legislation that ASH resulted in?

Answer 8

• The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002.
• The Health Act 2006.
• The Children and Families Act 2014.

Question 9

What is the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002?

Answer 9

This banned the advertising and promotion of tobacco products (including brand-sharing and sponsorships).

Question 10

What is the Health Act 2006?

Answer 10

This prohibits smoking in enclosed work and public places.

Question 11

What is the Children and Families Act 2014?

Answer 11

This enabled the government to implement regulations to prohibit smoking in vehicles when children are present.