tobacco use
[təˈbækoʊ juːs]
noun
uso de tabaco
1. The act or practice of consuming tobacco products, including smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or using smokeless tobacco such as chewing tobacco or snuff
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in many countries.
O uso de tabaco é a principal causa de morte evitável em muitos países.
2. The habitual consumption of tobacco in any form, often referring to nicotine addiction
She struggled with tobacco use for over twenty years before quitting.
Ela lutou contra o uso de tabaco por mais de vinte anos antes de parar.
3. In medical and public health contexts, the prevalence or patterns of tobacco consumption within a population
The study examined tobacco use among adolescents in urban areas.
O estudo examinou o uso de tabaco entre adolescentes em áreas urbanas.
In Brazil, tobacco use remains a significant public health concern, though prevalence has declined due to anti-smoking campaigns and legislation like the 2014 graphic warning requirements on cigarette packages. The phrase 'uso de tabaco' is the standard clinical and governmental term. In the USA, tobacco use is discussed extensively in public health policy, and smoking rates have decreased significantly since the mid-20th century due to awareness campaigns, taxation, and regulatory measures. The topic carries substantial moral and health dimensions in contemporary discourse.
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