Suitsetama

Suitsetama is Estonian verb meaning to smoke, typically referring to tobacco use such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is an intransitive verb; common present forms include ma suitsetan, sa suitsetad, ta suitsetab, me suitsetame, te suitsetate, nad suitsetavad. The act can be described with the noun forms suitsetamine or suitsetus, and a person who smokes is a suitsetaja.

Health considerations are a central part of discussions about smoking. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine and other chemicals that can cause addiction and increase the risk of diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Secondhand smoke also poses health risks to non-smokers, including family members and co-workers. Quitting smoking reduces these risks over time and can improve overall health, though withdrawal and cravings can present challenges.

Legal and social context in Estonia includes measures aimed at reducing tobacco use. These typically cover restrictions on smoking in many indoor public spaces and workplaces, controls on advertising, and age-related restrictions on purchasing tobacco products. Public health campaigns often emphasize the benefits of quitting and the availability of cessation support.

Cessation and resources Notes on quitting emphasize that help is available. Methods may include nicotine replacement therapies, prescription medications, and behavioral counseling. Health services and primary care providers can offer guidance, support, and referrals to cessation programs to assist individuals who want to stop smoking.