Modern Marvels (1993)

Episode Overview

Tobacco, first cultivated in the Andes around 5,000 to 3,000 B.C., has a rich history spanning back 18,000 years. In a contemporary North Carolina tobacco farm, a farmer demonstrates the harvesting and curing processes, and the journey continues to the Fuente cigar plantation in the Dominican Republic. While tobacco has provided enjoyment to many smokers globally, it has also contributed to the premature deaths of millions. An insightful interview with the Surgeon General sheds light on this significant public health concern. The episode will also delve into smokeless consumption methods and the role of nicotine replacement therapies.