Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the world. However, prior to 1900, tobacco smoking was an uncommon sight. It was not until the 20th century that smoking cigarettes became a routine or more precisely a popular trend among youths and adults. What helped in booming its adoption were effective advertising campaigns, standard cigarettes-making machines that would yield perfectly rolled cigarettes, and introduction of safety matches that contributed to the magnificent success of the tobacco industry. According to the CDC, in 2018, tobacco companies spent over USD 9 Billion in just promoting and marketing their cigars and cigarettes in the US. This means...
