Smoke Free Law 'the Most Important Public Health Measure for a Generation'

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Smoking is the most significant cause of health inequalities that exists between North and South and the reason why we have the highest rates of cancer and heart disease in the country. The introduction of the new smoke free law will not only protect people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke but will also encourage and help smokers who wish to quit.

The North-East has the highest percentage of smokers in the UK (28%) and as many as 35 people under the age of 65 die every year from exposure to secondhand smoke in their work place ( nearly 6,000 die because of their direct smoking.

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Smoke Free Law 'the Most Important Public Health Measure for a Generation'

Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer by 24%, heart disease by 25% and significantly worsens chest problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. Secondhand smoke can cause a hi...

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