Smoking laws saved many lives. What similar prohibitions are just as effective?

A smoking restriction has proven to save several lives. What other current restrictions can exhibit similar efficacy?

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    • October 13, 2023 at 8:33 am #57539
      Seema Waghmareswaghmare
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      Second-hand smoke exposure is a significant global health concern, responsible for 1.3 million annual deaths, many of which result from heart attacks. Despite the known dangers of second-hand smoke, evidence of the health benefits of comprehensive smoke-free laws has primarily focused on indoor smoking bans rather than extending restrictions to housing estates and outdoor spaces. In 2013, Singapore took a significant step by extending smoke-free legislation to all communal areas of residential blocks, covering approximately 80% of the population. This legislation also included outdoor spaces such as covered linkways, overhead bridges, and areas within 5 meters of bus stops. Subsequently, in 2016, the ban was further extended to include all parks, and in 2017, it applied to all educational institutions, buses, and taxis.
      Singapore’s Smoking Ban Extension Prevents 20,000 Heart Attacks (medtigo.com)

    • October 15, 2023 at 3:09 pm #57569
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      Teue 2nd hand smoke restrictions help mostly in apartment buildings made cheaply where smoke will go thru vents. However, self motivation is what’s needed for smokers to quit the addiction. Taking responsibility rather than Manipulative punishment to control people is when we will start producing an intelligent society. Controlling others IS evil & produces dumbed down adults. Which is what most governments want

    • October 15, 2023 at 3:12 pm #57570
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      Not many. We’ve never got the corp of foods to stop using canola oil. They brain wash ppl. We can educate so ppl stop buying unhealthy brands.
      Safety belts are one other law that saved lives. That’s it for what I can think of. Most laws are quite stupid & just punish.
      Ppl find ways to go around them

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