Tobacco dependence, responsible for∼ 4 million annual deaths worldwide, is considered to
be a “pediatric disease.” The smoking epidemic is spreading rapidly in developing countries.
Factors contributing to youth smoking in developing countries include cultural traditions,
tobacco's easy accessibility and moderate pricing, peer and family influences, and tobacco
companies' advertisements and promotional activities. Secondhand tobacco smoke
exposure is a substantial problem that causes increased rates of pneumonia, otitis media …