New York's Middletown City Council has passed an anti-smoking rule, which can land people in jail for up to 15 days, if they are caught smoking in city playgrounds, pools and parks.
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
City officials say the rules also have penalties attached with a maximum fine of 150 dollars and jail term of 15 days, which are designed for repeat offenders.
Meghan DuBois O'Connor, the Orange County coordinator for POW'R said having tobacco-free parks, beaches, playgrounds and pools in New York state is one of the goals of POW'R Against Tobacco, a state-funded group working to reduce tobacco use.
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Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
"I think this is something that is long overdue," the Daily Telegraph quoted Middletown Alderman Ashok Sabnis as saying.
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Why smoking can kill you
Every cigarette you smoke is causing irreversible damage to your body; slowly killing you from the inside. It also endangers those around you, your family and children.
Every cigarette you smoke is causing irreversible damage to your body; slowly killing you from the inside. It also endangers those around you, your family and children.
How to Quit Smoking
Tired of people asking you to stop smoking around them? Don't want to be ordered around by public smoking bans? Simple steps that help you to quit smoking.
Tired of people asking you to stop smoking around them? Don't want to be ordered around by public smoking bans? Simple steps that help you to quit smoking.
