Corruption can be defined as the total sum of resources and discretionary spending power, minus accountability. Additionally, smoking severely damages personal health and endangers non-smokers. It delays the healing of stomach ulcers, diminishes the senses of smell and taste, slows reflexes—making smokers more accident-prone—and leaves an unpleasant odour on breath, clothes, and furniture.
Secondhand smoke poses severe risks to non-smokers. Pregnant women who smoke face higher risks of stillbirth, infant mortality, and delivering smaller babies. Children with smoking parents suffer from frequent lung infections, and merely an hour in a smoky room can cause a non-smoker to inhale as many cancer-causing substances as someone smoking 15 filter-tip cigarettes.
Globally, smoking-related illnesses cause millions of deaths and immense financial costs, including the loss of millions of working days across the USA, U.K., France, Germany, and China. Fortunately, individuals who quit smoking significantly reduce their risk of developing these life-threatening diseases.