Time was when it seemed everyone smoked, the smell of smoke filling the air when walking into a pub seems nostalgic but the smell of someone smoking when waiting for a bus or train was always pretty grim. To be honest it almost seems incredible that you were ever allowed to smoke anywhere, but that frame of mind has been a long time coming. Even though it’s been since 2007 that we were stopped from smoking in bars and clubs there are still a number of the population that continue, but with 78% of the population still supporting it, the ban looks firmly in place.
We Know The Health Risks
We all know the implications of smoking; at a young age it can inhibit growth, smoking and living in a smoky atmosphere will prematurely age the skin. Continue smoking into your 30’s and 40’s and you will be five times more likely to suffer a heart attack than non smokers and develop coronary heart disease. Needless to say all the other health implications such as cancers and even if you don’t smoke but share space with smokers there is a long term effect which can decrease the function of the lungs, trigger asthma and more.
Suddenly when you read it straight up you begin to wonder why people ever smoked, but that’s to do with education and information. But even if you can’t see the day to day effects of smoking because they creep up on you, it’s a major influence on your bank balance, a pack of 20 cigarettes currently costs £7.98 in a supermarket which is a huge amount if you’re smoking three packs a week for example. That equals £23.94 a week or £95.76 a month and yearly that’s a staggering £1149.12, which I’m sure when you think about it no one wants to pay that much or even anything for a product that will ultimately damage your health.
Can E-Cigarettes be the Answer?
However much people are aware about the dangers and cost implications it still is actually very hard to give up. Thankfully there are solutions out there, the Electronic Cigarette help you kick out all the badness but still allow you to enjoy the sensation of smoking and are hugely popular with students as they are much cheaper than buying a normal pack of cigarettes. Always a bonus when you’re a cash strapped student.
Vapourlites are electronic cigarettes that are affordable being up to 80% cheaper than normal cigarettes, there is no smoke, tar, no carbon monoxide, tobacco, no ash and no odour. Then comes the other things like the unsightly yellow stains on fingers are no more because there is no real smoke produced from the cigarette, because of this they can be used anywhere, even pubs. The Vapourlites even come in cigarette shaped and styled boxes so if you haven’t yet fully come to terms with the change the transition will seem more subtle. There are a number of styles, flavours and options for buying that should fit your individual needs.