Are E Cigarettes Less Harmful Than Cigarettes ?
Synopsis
Around 100 million smokers have died prematurely from tobacco addiction, as the industry continues to profit while promoting e-cigarettes as safer alternatives.
Synopsis
Peter Taylor visits a London café where patrons smoke e-cigarettes, a product the tobacco industry claims is safer than traditional cigarettes. The film provides access to British American Tobacco, which argues that e-cigarettes could save lives. However, health campaigners express doubt, suggesting these claims mask ongoing tobacco sales. The documentary contrasts the industry's promises with the realities of smoking in developing countries, where companies continue to target young people with cheap cigarettes.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how BAT is rebranding its image with e-cigarettes.
- See the impact of cheap cigarettes in East Timor.
- Meet health campaigners challenging the tobacco industry's claims.
Did You Know
- Around 100 million smokers have died prematurely from smoking-related causes.
- 80% of the world's smokers live in developing countries.
- In East Timor, cigarette companies sell their products for as low as one dollar.
- BAT claims that e-cigarettes could save thousands of lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the world's smokers live in developing countries?
80% of the world's smokers live in developing countries.
How many smokers have died prematurely from smoking-related causes since the speaker began investigating?
Around 100 million smokers have died prematurely from this fatal addiction.
What is the price of a cigarette package in East Timor mentioned in the documentary?
In East Timor, a package of cigarettes is sold for one dollar.
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