Govt called on to extend smoking ban to public places

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For The Union-Tribune Thirdhand smoking gun Thirdhand smoke occurs when chemical residues from smoking linger in carpets, furniture and walls long after the cigarette has been extinguished. Researchers have found that children who inhale these particles by disturbing fabric fibers while playing or ingest them by touching contaminated surfaces and then putting their hands in their mouths are at higher risk for levels of nicotine and other harmful…

Govt called on to extend smoking ban to public places

The Irish Heart Foundation has said it supports calls for Ireland to extend the smoking ban to a number of public areas.

France’s smoking ban takes effect in some outdoor places

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Smoking ban kicks in as France hopes to create its first tobacco-free generation

Parks and beaches are among spaces off limits for smokers, with fines starting EUR135

EU calls for outdoor smoking and vaping ban

A proposed revision calls on countries to extend smoking bans to playgrounds, amusement parks and swimming pools