cigarette smoking The damage of smoking has not been a novelty to us. As indicated by the chart, the ratio of smokers has reached 20 percent in the global population of 5.8 billion, following by the annual loss of 200 billion dollars and a death toll of 3 million from cigarette-related diseases. However, that tells only part of the story. The overall production of tobacco in 1995 shows a decline in the global tobacco market, which I believe is not a flash in the pan. Reasons abound for this prediction. With the media propaganda, the mob comes to realize the health damage of smoking other than addiction. Heavy smokers are somewhat related to laziness and a lack of self-discipline. Diverse entertainment equipment conspires to do the effort. People now could find substitutes for cigarettes easily to release pressure. That's why I draw this conclusion that tobacco consumption will come to a decline. Although the cigarette smoking situation is still grim and complex, there are signs of a decline due to media propaganda and improved living facilities.