In the east, Indonesian Andi Susato had been smoking since he was a schoolboy and he had never experienced any problems with his habit.
But in early Febrauary at 31 years of age, while riding his motorcycle, the cigarette that he was smoking exploded in his mouth.
The explosion resulted him losing 6 teeth after. The unexpected incident led him to quit smoking.
Andi's lips were bandaged in an interview with the Jakarta Post.
He accepted a payment of 5,000,000 (S$850) and all his medical costs from PT Nojorono Tobacco, maker of Clas Mild, the brand of cigarette brand that he smoke.
A spokesman for Clas Mild said there were no plans for a recall. More than 60% of Indonesian men smoke. Indonesia is one of the most profitable tobacco markets in the world.
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And in the west, United Kingdom citizen Albert Whittamore, known as Dick, died late February after suffering for years from emphysema, a progressive lung condition he blamed on his smoking habit.
Mr Whittamore ran a small printing business in a shop below his home. He was forced to use a motorised wheelchair in his later years as his health faltered. He wanted to do his bit to warn others about smoking. He specified what he wanted in his will. Before his death, Whittamore, asked for the signs to accompany his hearse as it passed through Dover, southeast England, for his funeral.
Paul Sullivan, of Sullivan & Son funeral directors said that he had been suffering for a while. After giving it some thought, the company decided that that's what he had requested.
His dying wish was honoured when signs bearing the words "Smoking Killed Me" were placed in the window of his hearse.
The coffin of Albert 'Dick' Whittamore arrives at St Mary's Cemetery in Dover, Kent
He wanted the ill-effects of his smoking to act as a warning to others and dictated in his will that the signs be placed inside his hearse as it passed through his home town of Dover in Kent.
An additional sign was placed at his graveside, according to his wishes.
British anti-smoking charity Quit paid tribute to him. A spokesman said, "Dick is sending out a strong message to smokers as he doesn't want others to suffer. He blamed his youthful smoking habit for the disease. He wanted the sign to serve as a warning to young people about the dangers of tobacco smoking.
The sign was designed to look like the health warning on a packet of cigarettes and the printed placard at his grave was left in place for a week. According to AP, the hearse carrying his body through the town of Dover 160 km southeast of London had several of the printed signs displayed in the windows.
He died at the age of 85 in Februaury.
9 comments:
I really don't get why people smoke. It smells so made; I can't imagine how horrible it tastes. In the U.S., there are anti-smoke campaigns featuring people with mouth cancer, holes in their throat, and other horrible pictures. Statistically, I think smoking has decreased. The best thing to do is to just shut down tobacco companies.
Agree with you.
I dare not look at the cigarette pack with up-close cancer picture, and these people can keep them close to their hearts, in the pockets of their shirts.
Channel NewsAsia and Suria recently reported an Indonesian boy has been smoking at the age of 2, courtesy of his father. He is now 5 years old and smokes 5 packs of cigarette a day.
The picture in the news showing the boy holding the cigarette professionally, inhaling the smoke, while his father smiling proudly, with others, i presummed their neighbours, laughing at the background.
While watching that, I myself inhaling deep long sigh of regret. I feel sorry for the boy!
Rafiah
Rafiah,
There's some other toddlers with the same scenario but this particular boy luckily is now in the hand of the relevant authority.
The parents need observations too.
Selamat Menyambut Rejab.
I agree with RoseBelle. I wonder why people smoke. Its a waste of money and more importantly, degrade their health. I wish there was an Anti Smoking Campaign that could shut down all the Tobacco Industries in the world.
Have a good day...:)
well, i smoke, and the truth is, if you don't smoke, don't start, hard to quit.
as for news lately exposing children smoke at early age, i feel sorry that to be happen. it's not fun to watch children smoke.
Mr (not) Stupid,
We need more people like the deceased who did his best towards the end.
In S'pore too, there was a man who had cancer due to his smoking habit. How he spent his last days with his family was filmed, as a reminder to all.
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Yes Qodam,
It's no fun to watch children at ease with cigarettes so the parents must try not to smoke when they are around.
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