The members of Parliament chose to close their eyes and not see what could have been prevented by this law. Instead of taking a stand for better health, especially for children and young people, they showed themselves much more willing to follow the arguments of the tobacco industry. It was very disappointing to see him taking the lead against this law, said Rupp. I have just finished conducting a smoking cessation program sponsored by my church, and know how difficult it is for some to give up the habit. To try to quit and yet be surrounded by those who are smoking in public places will make it much harder.
Smoking is identified as the number one preventable cause of death in most western nations.
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