The New Year began in Macedonia in a tough manner with a ban on smoking in bars, clubs and cafes, introducing harsh fines for owners of facilities and smokers.
The New Year began in Macedonia in a tough manner with a ban on smoking in bars, clubs and cafes, introducing harsh fines for owners of facilities and smokers.
Under the new regulations, smoking is banned in all locations serving food, both indoors and outdoors, Macedonian Health and Economy Ministers Bujar Osmani and Fatmir Besim said in a joint statement.
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.
Those caught with cigarettes in areas where smoking is banned will have to pay between 150 and 300 euros (215 to 430 dollars).
An estimated half of the two million population in the former Yugoslav republic is believed to smoke.
Smoking and Cancer - Causes - Passive Smoking - FAQs - Video
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
Smoking is now banned not only indoors, but also on balconies or restaurant terraces.
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Macedonia has a nearly 35 percent unemployment rate.
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Lung Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
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