[Modern aspects of war against smoking: are there any opportunities left?].

ABSTRACT

The war against smoking requires taking immediate measures because of the growing spread and severe consequences. All minuses and pluses of the Mass Media are underlined in this article. Anti-smoking technical means should to meet the following requirements (1) each inhalation of cigarette smoke should be carried to the level of conscience; (2) each smoking act should be accompanied by unpleasant perceptions; (3) A conscientious registration number of cigarettes smoked is necessary. These problems have been solved by now. artery stiffness, defined by pulse wave propagation velocity increases after the act of smoking thus imitating aging. The smoker should be aware of this fact.