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Smokefree England one year on

On 1 July 2007, England made history by bringing in the smokefree
legislation. This legislation requires all indoor public places and
workplaces to be completely smokefree.

So how have we in the East of England done? One year on, 97% of people in the East are still aware of the legislation. It still has the support of 74% of the population, which is similar level of support in June 2007. Most of all, 70% think that creating smokefree public places has had a positive effect on the health of people in the East.

To see the full report of Smokefree England - one year on, (go to
www.dh.gov.uk/tobacco)

Next step in tobacco control

The people of the East of England are being given a once in a lifetime opportunity to help make smoking history for the children of the region - thanks to a Government consultation on a new national tobacco strategy.

The consultation runs till 8 September 2008. The four main consultation themes are:

  • protecting children and young people from smoking;
  • further reducing smoking rates and health inequalities caused by
    smoking;
  • helping smokers to quit; and
  • helping those who cannot quit.

If you want to know more about this Consultation, you can find them at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_085120


Take our poll and see what others think!

 

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