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Smoke free legislation
The World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which became
international law on 27 February 2005, have ratified by a total of 66 countries
Acording to Jean King, Director of Tobacco Control at Cancer Research UK,
"The Framework Convention is designed to enable coordinated action on the devastating, but wholly
preventable, burden of smoking on many already impoverished countries. The landmark document
stipulates, among other things, that member countries must provide protection for their citizens from
secondhand smoke. It is encouraging that so many countries are taking action towards this end."
The following countries are currently extending their smokefree provision: Australia, Bangladesh,
Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Cuba, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Montenegro,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA, Uganda, Uruguay.
Professor Alex Markham, Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive, says: "Stopping smoking in
workplaces and enclosed public places is the most effective single piece of action countries can take
to halt the damage wreaked by secondhand smoke. The success of the Irish smokefree law provides
the UK with an excellent model."
There are seven countries that have already implemented comprehensive smokefree legislation -
Bhutan, Ireland, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Norway and Sweeden.
NOTE: The Information on this site is provided for information only,
and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your own physician or other medical professional.
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