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PIX: Shocking images on cigarette packs

Last updated on: November 11, 2010 15:11 IST

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Image: Cigarettes are addictive
Photographs: US FDA

Should Indian cigarette packs also have photos like these? Tell us now!

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA is readying itself to impose carrying of disturbing images like this one on cigarette packets and seeking people's opinions.

FDA hopes that these images will make potential smokers stay away from the cigarette and perhaps even kick the butt entirely.

Across the world there are over 5.4 million people who die because of cigarette smoking.

Smoking is also one of the major causes behind strokes in young.

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Tobacco smoke can harm your children

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Cigarettes cause fatal lung disease

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Cigarettes cause cancer

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Cigarettes cause strokes and heart disease

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Smoking during pregnancy can harm your baby

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Smoking can kill you

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Tobacco smoke causes fatal lung disease in non-smokers

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

Image: Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health

Do you think carrying such photos on Indian cigarette packets will discourage desi smokers? Tell us what according to you will reduce smoking amongst young Indians.

Send in your suggestions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line: 'How to quit smoking' and we will publish the best responses right here on Rediff.com.

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