Second-hand Smoke To Be Banned In Cars Carrying Kids?
January 12th, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by GDBy Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has indicated that children can become vulnerable to second hand smoke while they are in a car. The researchers also think that irrespective of the amount of damage caused to the health of the kids who are subjected to passive smoking in cars the lawmakers should be strict on banning smoking in cars when kids are inside. The article on the topic was written by University of Leeds’s Ray Pawson and it was published by a leading medical journal of Canada. In fact eight provinces in Canada have banned this practice already. Nova Scotia banned it ahead of others and introduced the bill three years back. However, in provinces like Quebec and Alberta it is still permissible. A Canadian Cancer Society associate Rob Cunningham said on the issue “These laws have enormous public support and they have been easily adopted with all party support in provincial legislatures.”
The writer of the article thinks any exposure to smoking that kids get, be it in the cars or at home is detrimental to their health. While some people may argue that immunity level may vary from one child to another and the amount of damage depends on factors like the number of cigarettes smoked, the study claims the habit should be banned at any cost.
The Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services is now mulling a number of plans and proposals on tobacco restrictions. A number of countries are nowadays taking pro active roles in raising awareness among citizens to stop smoking in cars carrying kids.
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- We Need A Lifetime Of No Tobacco, And Not Merely A Day - May 28, 2010
- Ban smoking in cars with children: expert - Jun 17, 2009
- New Zealand hopes to eradicate smoking by 2025 - Feb 29, 2012
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- British doctors want ban on smoking in cars - Nov 16, 2011
- No ban on smoking in British parks - Jul 29, 2010
- Brazil bans smoking in public spaces - Dec 16, 2011
- 15 new swine flu cases in Canada prompts awareness drive - May 01, 2009
- Study pushes for smoke-free car laws to protect infants - May 02, 2011
- Smoking related health problems hampering China's economic growth - Jan 07, 2011
- Russia to ban hookah smoking in public - Nov 10, 2011
- Delhi fines 21,600 public smokers in 15 months - Apr 30, 2011
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