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impose restrictions on where smoking is allowed. Several
countries such as the Republic of Ireland, Estonia, Finland,
Norway, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Italy, Indonesia, Lithuania,
Chile, Spain, Iceland, United Kingdom and Slovenia have
legislated against smoking in public places, often including
bars and restaurants. Restaurateurs have been obligated to build
designated smoking areas (or to prohibit smoking). A similar ban
is coming into effect in France from 1 January 2008. In the
United States, many states prohibit smoking in restaurants, and
some also prohibit smoking in bars. In Canada smoking is illegal
in bars and restaurants in certain provinces. In Australia,
smoking bans vary from state to state. Currently, Queensland has
the strictest laws, with total bans within all public interiors
(including workplaces, bars, pubs and eateries) as well as
patrolled beaches and some outdoor public areas.
There are, however, exceptions for designated smoking areas. In
Victoria, smoking is banned in train stations, bus stops and
tram stops as these are public locations where second hand smoke
can affect non-smokers waiting for public transport, and since
July 1st 2007 is now extended to all indoor public places. In
New Zealand and Brazil, smoking is banned in enclosed public
places mainly bars, restaurants and pubs. Hong Kong banned
smoking on 1 January 2007 in the workplace, public spaces such
as restaurants, karaoke rooms, buildings, and public parks. Bars
serving alcohol who do not admit under-18s have been exempted
till 2009. In Romania smoking is illegal in trains, metro
stations, public institutions (except where designated, usually
outside) and public transportation.
See the List of smoking bans article for a full list of
restrictions in various areas around the world.
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Tobacco smoking
Methods of smoking
Health effects
1.
Establishing a link between smoking and health effects
2. Health risks of smoking
2.1 Carcinogenicity
2.2 Effects on the heart
2.3 Smoker's attitudes
3. Passive smoking
4. Somatic and psychological effects
5. Mood and anxiety disorders
6. Health benefits of smoking
Effects of the habit and
industry on society
1. Effect on healthcare costs
2. Tobacco and other drugs
3. Advertising
4. Peer pressure
5. Parental smoking
6. Smoking in movies and television
7. The use of smoking to project an image
Religious views
on smoking Smoking cessation
Legal issues and
regulation
1. Age restrictions
2. Taxation
3. Restrictions on cigarette advertising
4. Package warnings
5. Smoking bans
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