While perusing the WHO website today, I found these awesome articles.
Ukrainian Health Legislation:
I just found out that in June 2012, Ukraine passed a smoking ban that made it illegal to smoke in restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes, etc. There has also been a ban on smoking advertisements! Let's hope this is one step closer to a smoke free world.
Interesting facts:
Not only will these new legislations make education about about dangers of smoking somewhat easier in a country where smoking is as common as drinking coffee, but now I no longer have to worry about getting burnt by flailing cigarettes while dancing at night clubs! Win-win.
*Interesting facts courtesy of http://www.insidecancer.org/
Ukrainian Health Legislation:
I just found out that in June 2012, Ukraine passed a smoking ban that made it illegal to smoke in restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes, etc. There has also been a ban on smoking advertisements! Let's hope this is one step closer to a smoke free world.
Interesting facts:
- 163,000 Americans die each year from lung cancer.
- In the US, the tobacco epidemic is responsible for 30% of all cancer deaths, meaning that lung cancer accounts for more deaths than the next four (!) leading cancers combined.
- California has been able to decrease the prevalence of smoking from 24% to 12% via aggressive anti-smoking campaigns.
Not only will these new legislations make education about about dangers of smoking somewhat easier in a country where smoking is as common as drinking coffee, but now I no longer have to worry about getting burnt by flailing cigarettes while dancing at night clubs! Win-win.
*Interesting facts courtesy of http://www.insidecancer.org/
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