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Article: “Government acts to curb younger smokers” (Pg A1 & A4)1)What are some measures by the government to curb smoking?Government had increase the fine for those underage that are caught, increase the price for one packet of cigarettes, ban certain sales of tobacco and certain place place selling it .Reduce the amount of tar and nicotine in a cigarettes to protect those exposed to cigarette emissions.
Fines imposed on such smokers will go up from $300 to $500.
2)How successful do you think these measures would be?Support your answer with reasons.I don't think it will this measure will be very effective, the price for the cigarettes doesn't affect the smoker much , as many of them had smoke for many years and is hard to them to quit . As for those underage smokers , will find a part time job to get enough money to buy cigarettes , use their saving to buy and many more. School have to give more talks on smoking , so student won't take up smoking as is hard for them to quit in a few years time.I feel that this measures will help to slow down amount of smoker in Singapore as time passes.