While smoking rates have leveled off or declined in developed nations, in the developing world tobacco consumption continues to rise at rate of around. As in all addictive drugs, there are symptoms of withdrawal that are well known to smokers and perhaps underestimated by non-smokers. In New Zealand and Brazil, smoking is banned in enclosed public places mainly bars, restaurants and pubs. Women began smoking later than men, so the rise in death rate amongst women smoking naked women did not appear until later. Full Comment When you visit another country you should respect their laws and be prepared to be punished by them if you violate. However, once smoking becomes habit, the smoker faces lifetime of health risks associated with one of the strongest addictions known to humans. It should appear in the feature section of Baseball Digest tomorrow.