Raucher sterben früher

We've all seen the Surgeon General's warnings on packs of cigarettes in the United States; they say things like, "Warning: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy." But have you ever stopped to think about what types of warnings are printed on packages of cigarettes in other countries? I certainly never had, but I have found the ones I've seen here in Germany very interesting.

Here, smoking is a lot more common than in the United States; smoking and smokers are everwhere- in schools, train stations, and every other public place imaginable. Not surprisingly, German cigarettes carry an array of scary warnings, including standards ones like "Raucher sterben früher" ("Smokers die earlier"). Some, though, are a bit more creative. Take a look at pictures below to see what I mean.

"Smoking can reduce sperm count and decrease fertility."

"Your doctor or pharmacist can help you give up smoking."

"Smoking can cause a long and painful death."