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On 1st October it became illegal for anyone to smoke in a vehicle with a person under 18 present. This marked a landmark day, not just for the thousands of children that the law will help save from the devastating impact of secondhand smoke, but for everyone in public health that has worked so tirelessly to make this ban a reality. In addition to smokefree cars, it also became illegal for adults to buy tobacco on behalf of someone under 18 (proxy purchasing) which also applies to electronic cigarettes, meaning it's now even harder for children to access tobacco and nicotine delivery devices. Read more here.
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A smokefree policy will be implemented in all prisons in Wales from January 2016, and at four English prisons - Exeter, Channings Wood, Dartmoor and Erlestoke - from March 2016. We welcomed the news which will means a phased roll-out will eventually see all jails in England and Wales go smokefree. Read more here.
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Throughout October TFF is keen to remind North West smokers that they can stop smoking anytime during the month and receive Stoptober support and encouragement every step of the way from some of the nation’s top comedians. More.
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TFF is supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health's call for a tax increase on tobacco to persuade more smokers to quit. The tax rate currently goes up by 2% above inflation each year, but the APPG wants that increased to 5%. Andrea discussed the proposal live on BBC Breakfast. More.
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The Integrated Household Survey, January to December 2014, results have been published. The results are really positive in the North West with smoking prevalence falling to 19.9%, down from 20.1% in 2013. Smoking in England has fallen over the past 12 months with adult smoking falling from 18.4% in 2013 to 18% in 2014. More.
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Smokers could be exposing themselves to the risk of sight loss even if they're not already genetic predisposed to it. Poor lifestyle increases risk of sight loss and smoking poses the biggest modifiable risk, the latest research shows. More.
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Adam Brimelow, the BBC's health correspondent, Sarah Jakes of the New Nicotine Alliance, Deborah Arnott of ASH and Ram Moorthy of the BMA discuss electronic cigarettes, their safety and regulation. Starts 2 hours 40 min in. More.
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Cancer Research UK dispels some of the myths surrounding Stop Smoking Services by talking to a woman who successfully quit using her local service. More.
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Parks, beaches and even school gates could become “smoke-free zones” in Swansea under proposed plans. Residents living in the seaside city are due to have their say on a local authority initiative to introduce an expansion of official non-smoking areas in the city. More.
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Hi , welcome to your September eNews.
October 1st was another landmark date in our work together on tackling tobacco. New measures will now make it harder for children to smoke and also less likely that they will suffer from secondhand smoke, as smoking in cars with children present becomes illegal.
Every week an estimated 430,000 children suffer from secondhand cigarette smoke in cars. Because their fragile lungs are much smaller and they breathe faster, children suffer much more from secondhand smoke than adults.
Congratulations to everyone that played a role in raising awareness of the importance of smokfree cars and helped create this law. We now need to make sure the law is enforced properly, and people are aware of the consequences.
Ian White, Project Manager: Communications and Marketing
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