Social and Cultural Norms: Peer pressure thrives in male-dominated fieldse.g., construction sites (52%) or hospitality (40%) where breaks = smoke breaks, normalizing it as "team bonding." Limited Access to Alternatives: Remote/low-income roles (small traders at 41%, rural farmers) lack quit-smoking programs, gyms, or healthy food, making cheap tobacco the default stress-buster
A surgical mask probably does some good, but the N95 or even a KN95 is better, Dr
Wait until after you have breastfed your baby to use or smoke marijuana though this may or may not help as THC can remain in the breast milk for several days
Social stigma: The visible consequences of poor oral health and the habit itself often lead to social shame
But, once you commit to quitting, how can you ensure you stick with it throughout the year