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Fact sheet - alcohol use in South Africa
Overview of effects of alcohol abuse and statistics about its impact in South Africa
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What the Bible Says About...Smoking
What does the Bible have to say to Christian teens on the subject? Well, there really isn't a specific Bible verse telling us not to smoke. However, there are Bible verses that tell us to take care of our bodies. Yet, does that mean smoking is a sin?
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What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
The Bible never directly mentions smoking. There are a couple of principles, however, that definitely apply to smoking.
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Statistics on youth smoking in different countries
"In Africa smoking prevalence is increasing dramatically in most countries both among the adult population and among young people. The current youth smoking rate in e.g. Burkina Faso is 37%, in Ghana and Nigeria 17%, in South Africa 24% and in Zimbabwe 58%. The tobacco marketing in Africa is massive and many children start smoking when as young as eight or nine years old."
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Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
A good site with a lot of information and references, links. Focus is on nicotine addiction and how tobacco companies work to make smokers even more addicted.
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Nigera Youth and Smoking -- 2001
Lots of interesting statistics about use and attitudes among Nigerian youth in Cross River State.
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