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NUMBER OF SMOKING WOMEN INCREASES YEAR AFTER YEAR IN ARMENIA
Author: Arev Hakobian
Noyan Tapan News Agency
Oct 8 2007
Armenia
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The number of smoking women is
increasing year after year in Armenia: at present women make 35%
of smokers. This statement was made by Hranush Hakobian, an MP of
the RA National Assembly, at the press conference held on October 5
under the title "Armenian woman without cigarette." According to him,
Armenian women, the young, in particular, very often smoke in order
to look modern, whereas, it is considered to be a phenomenon far from
civilization in many countries. "The Armenian woman is the pillar of
the family, therefore, she should be healthy and set a good example
for her children and husband," Hranush Hakobian said.
It was also mentioned that with the index of death rate recorded as a
result of smoking, which makes 22%, Armenia occupies the third place
in the world after Moldova and Hungary. Smoking may cause high blood
pressure, cancer, ischaemic heart diseases, as well as diseases of
cerebrum vessels.
In the words of Hranush Hakobian, the application of the corresponding
law prohibiting to smoke in transport and public places of the
republic mainly depends on the level of the self-consciousness of
society. According to her, every person should realize that by smoking
in such places he/she damages not only his/her, but also the health
of the surrounding people.
Author: Arev Hakobian
Noyan Tapan News Agency
Oct 8 2007
Armenia
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The number of smoking women is
increasing year after year in Armenia: at present women make 35%
of smokers. This statement was made by Hranush Hakobian, an MP of
the RA National Assembly, at the press conference held on October 5
under the title "Armenian woman without cigarette." According to him,
Armenian women, the young, in particular, very often smoke in order
to look modern, whereas, it is considered to be a phenomenon far from
civilization in many countries. "The Armenian woman is the pillar of
the family, therefore, she should be healthy and set a good example
for her children and husband," Hranush Hakobian said.
It was also mentioned that with the index of death rate recorded as a
result of smoking, which makes 22%, Armenia occupies the third place
in the world after Moldova and Hungary. Smoking may cause high blood
pressure, cancer, ischaemic heart diseases, as well as diseases of
cerebrum vessels.
In the words of Hranush Hakobian, the application of the corresponding
law prohibiting to smoke in transport and public places of the
republic mainly depends on the level of the self-consciousness of
society. According to her, every person should realize that by smoking
in such places he/she damages not only his/her, but also the health
of the surrounding people.