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Heralding the Start of
a Smoke-Free World

 

With Fewer Smokers, Heart Attacks Are Down

From SMTV News, Episode 32

A recent study highlights the scientific proof that not smoking reduces the incidence of heart attacks. An 11% decrease has been documented in Italy, which now joins the neighboring countries of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland in successfully implementing smoke-free policies. Their combined success will certainly inspire many more countries to follow suit.

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7005057541

 

The Swiss Welcome Smoke-Free Air
in Restaurants and Pubs
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From SMTV News, Episode 35

A recent poll in Switzerland reflects ongoing support for the transition to a smoke-free environment. Two-thirds are in favor of banning smoking in restaurants and pubs, and four out of five are in favor of a smoke-free work place. The current goal is to provide well-protected non-smoking areas or zones in public places such as restaurant and pubs. Restaurants run by Switzerland’s largest retailer, Migros and Manor Group, have made a firm commitment by banning smoking altogether in all their establishments.

http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/front/detail/
GastroSuisse_says_no_smoking_ban_is_no_answer.html?
siteSect=105&sid=6780090&cKey=1149440260000

 

Scotland Enacts Smoking Ban

From SMTV News, Episode 38

On March 26, Golden Year 3 (2006), Scotland introduced a new law that bans smoking in public places. Six months later, Andy Kerr, Health Minister of Scotland, says the positive results will surely encourage more Scots to try to quit smoking. The Smokeline Service, which provides callers with tips on how to quit, is also getting more calls than ever before. Mr. Kerr feels that the true effect will really be seen in the future, saying: “So much of our poor health in Scotland is linked to smoking, and I think this legislation will have a real impact on that in the long term.”

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/5381004.stm

 

A Joint Effort for Better Health in Ireland

From SMTV, Episode 50

Statistics from Donegal, Ireland, reveal that 90% of the local inhabitants diagnosed with cancer were also smokers. In their effort to seek a solution, pharmacists in Donegal teamed up with the Irish Cancer Society to promote healthy living alternatives. Their collaborative campaign provided helpful advice on how to quit smoking and the health-related benefits of doing so. All are hopeful that community campaigns like this one will succeed in saving lives and help create a better environment for generations to come.

[Source: Highland Radio Company, dated 28 October 2006]

 

UK Health Experts Encourage Patients
to Be Smoke-Free

From SMTV, Episode 69

Health experts are sharing information to assist patients in quitting smoking prior to undergoing routine operations, after discovering that the overall health and recovery of nonsmoking patients are much better. Health chiefs in Norfolk are following a successful program in one hospital that has resulted in better care for the patients as well as saving the hospital money.

 

A Positive Outcome on All Sides

From SMTV, Episode 75

On January 10, 2005, the government of Italy took a positive step in improving the health of its citizens by enacting a law to ban smoking in public areas such as offices, restaurants and cafes. When the law was first passed, many politicians worried that the Italian economy would suffer. To their surprise, interviews with bar and restaurant owners almost two years later showed that their businesses were not hurt at all. As one researcher stated, “Italy is not known for success with this kind of regulation. So if it is working in Italy, it can work everywhere.”

 

Cleaner Air in Hotels Everywhere

Throughout the USA, two major hotel chains, Westin ♥♥♥♥ and Marriot ♥♥♥♥, have initiated complete smoking bans in their hotel rooms.

Beginning in September Golden Year 3 (2006), Marriott has implemented the largest smoking ban in the hotel industry, affecting more than 2,300 hotels and corporate apartments and nearly 400,000 guest rooms. This move joins Westin Hotels, which was the first hotel chain to go smoke-free in December 2005. “Creating a smoke-free environment demonstrates a new level of service and care for our guests and associates,” said J.W. Marriott, Jr., Marriott International’s chairman and chief executive officer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/29/weekinreview/view/29rosenthal.html?_r=1&ref=wee

 

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