Case Study Of The Ban On Tobacco Advertising By The Government Of India

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Case Study Analysis – Ban on Tobacco Advertising by the Government of India The connections held amongst the Government, the Tobacco Industry and the health of citizens has been a controversial and complicated topic for decades. This case analysis will focus on the ban on tobacco advertising in India. First, the ideas and arguments will be discussed for both the supporters and those who opposed the ban. The next topics will include the conflict of interest in regards to the government of India and my opinion on what governments should be doing in regards to tobacco advertising. Generally, the main concern supporters of the ban have with the tobacco industry and their advertising, is the adverse effect smoking has on an individual’s health. …show more content…

If the product is so terrible the government must intervene and protect the citizens, why wouldn’t they completely protect them. In my mind the entire industry needs to be reevaluated. I look at tobacco no different than I see other drugs such as marijuana and heroin. This is not to say I don’t believe in the right for citizens to choose, this would bring us to a completely different topic, but if one is banned all should be banned and on the contrary if one is legalized then all should in turn be legalized. In my opinion governments should take a look at current policies and see how they treat other substances and retain the equivalent throughout or make changes throughout. Even though I know and understand firsthand the effects smoking has on an individual’s health, I have to stand by and conclude if the product is legal than advertising should be as well. Rather than banning advertisements for tobacco products pushing knowledge and advertising the motives not to smoke are more powerful and will reap greater rewards. The Tobacco industry is a debated topic riddled with conflicting research, health concerns and the fight for protection of rights. In this case study the arguments for and against the ban of tobacco advertising in India was discussed as well as the government’s conflict of interest and my opinion of the government’s proper course of

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