Breathing Poison

There is a triple threat in the air to human health and well-being. First, we are
going to see an increase in tobacco-attributable deaths as more and more people
smoke. Much of this mortality, as well as crippling chronic lung disease, can be
prevented if smokers stop smoking.
Secondly, additional suffering, disability and premature death from lung disease can
be prevented if pollution Asian pollution being the worst in the world - can be
reduced.
And lastly, the coughing, wheezing and attacks of bronchitis caused by the uniquely
Asian problem of the haze would be eliminated if the illegal practice of slash & burn
is prohibited.