NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations and Self-Awareness Paper

University of Phoenix

Health Assessment and Promotion for Vulnerable Population

Vulnerable Populations and Self-Awareness Paper

The social stigma of cigarette smoking has grown over the last 25 years. Many states have established anti-smoking legislation that prohibits smoking in public areas. This paper examines current social, economic and health related impact of the chronic smoker in today's sociality.

The author began smoking cigarettes as an enlisted Navy recruit, quit "cold turkey" when a severe morning cough convinced her that smoking cigarettes might not be conducive to optimum health. The conversion from smoker to non-smoker was not difficult. Cigarette smoking can be part of a social and cultural ritual. Tobacco use...