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EDITOR:
Some 85% of Islanders do not smoke and are not protected from second-hand smoke, a serious public health hazard that causes illness and premature death in children and adults.
Children, pregnant women and people with heart and respiratory diseases are the most exposed to outdoor tobacco smoke and must avoid it.
Healthy non-smokers are at increased risk of developing a chronic illness, including cancer, heart attack and stroke, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma, as a result repeated SHS exposures during life.
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Women with lung cancer do not smoke between 20 and 30 people and exposure to SHS can cause bad cancer in younger, mostly premenopausal women. Babies exposed to SHS have a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Smoking outdoors prevents the safe mutual enjoyment of outdoor public spaces such as trails, promenades, bus stops, sidewalks, bike paths, beaches, parks, parking golf courses, parades, concerts and community festivals.
Non-smokers are limited in places where they can live, work and play safely. Effective protection of nonsmokers could prevent 30% of all cancer deaths. Public education, proper signage, smoke-free comprehensive legislation, and a strong application are the best strategy for reducing SHS exposure to protect the public.
To protect yourself, choose restaurants and businesses that offer smoke-free properties both inside and out. Policies to ban smoking are good for business and for health. Living in a smoke-free home is what's best for your family's health.
Pam Hall,
Stratford
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