0058/2021 - SAÚDE SEM FILTRO: OS IMPACTOS DOS FILTROS DOS CIGARROS NA SAÚDE E NO MEIO AMBIENTE HEALTH WITHOUT FILTER: THE IMPACTS OF CIGARETTE FILTERS ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As doenças tabaco-relacionadas matam 8 milhões de pessoas/ ano no mundo e no Brasil são responsáveis por milhares de casos de canceres, doenças cardiovasculares e outras enfermidades. Os filtros nos cigarros são percebidos como uma tecnologia que reduziria os riscos à saúde. Sendo assim o objetivo deste artigo é descrever a tecnologia dos filtros, seu histórico, seus impactos e discutir formas de regulação. Foi feita uma revisão de literatura para avaliar os impactos desta tecnologia. Os resultados mostram que estes foram inicialmente desenvolvidos para fins estéticos, mas depois foram aprimorados e promovidos como uma tecnologia redução de danos. Os filtros mais utilizados são os de acetato de celulose combinados ou não com carvão ativado. Apesar da percepção dos fumantes e das propagandas, os filtros não trazem nenhum benefício à saúde, sendo que sua associação com tecnologias como a perfuração nas ponteiras podem trazer mais riscos. Os filtros também podem tornar os cigarros mais atrativos e causam impacto ao meio ambiente. Por proporcionarem uma falsa percepção de risco e nenhum benefício, os filtros deveriam ser tecnologias proibidas.
Palavras-chave:
Indústria do Tabaco; Controle e Fiscalização de Produtos Derivados do Tabaco
Abstract:
Tobacco-related diseases kill 8 million people worldwide/ year and in Brazil are responsible for thousands of cases of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. Cigarette filters are perceived as a technology that would reduce health risks. Thus, the objective of this paper is to describe the filter technology, its history, its impacts and discuss ways of regulation. A literature review was made to evaluate the impacts of this technology. The results show that these were initially developed for aesthetic purposes, but later it was enhanced and promoted as a harm reduction technology. The most used filters are those of cellulose acetate combined or not with activated charcoal. Despite the perception of smokers and the advertisements, filters do not bring any health benefits, and their association with technologies such as filter tip ventilation could impose more health risks. Filters can also make cigarettes more attractive and impact the environment. Because they provide a false perception of risk and no benefit, filters should be a prohibited technology.
Keywords:
Tobacco Industry; Control and Sanitary Supervision of Tobacco-Derived Products
HEALTH WITHOUT FILTER: THE IMPACTS OF CIGARETTE FILTERS ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Resumo (abstract):
Tobacco-related diseases kill 8 million people worldwide/ year and in Brazil are responsible for thousands of cases of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. Cigarette filters are perceived as a technology that would reduce health risks. Thus, the objective of this paper is to describe the filter technology, its history, its impacts and discuss ways of regulation. A literature review was made to evaluate the impacts of this technology. The results show that these were initially developed for aesthetic purposes, but later it was enhanced and promoted as a harm reduction technology. The most used filters are those of cellulose acetate combined or not with activated charcoal. Despite the perception of smokers and the advertisements, filters do not bring any health benefits, and their association with technologies such as filter tip ventilation could impose more health risks. Filters can also make cigarettes more attractive and impact the environment. Because they provide a false perception of risk and no benefit, filters should be a prohibited technology.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Tobacco Industry; Control and Sanitary Supervision of Tobacco-Derived Products
de Silva, A. L. O., Piras, S. S., Bialous, S. A., Moreira, J. C.. SAÚDE SEM FILTRO: OS IMPACTOS DOS FILTROS DOS CIGARROS NA SAÚDE E NO MEIO AMBIENTE. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/fev). [Citado em 22/12/2024].
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