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(Medical-NewsWire.com, March 14, 2015 ) Las Vegas, NV -- The announced smoking ban coming into force in England on 1 October, has been hailed by the chief medical officer, Prof Dame Sally Davies, as a significant victory for protecting children's health from second-hand smoke. Members of parliament have voted in favor of the measure, which was passed by 342 to 74 votes. Prof Kevin Fenton, the national director for health and well-being at Public Health England, also said... "Many parents just aren't aware that more than 80% of second-hand smoke is invisible and odorless, so a completely smoke-free home and car is definitely a strong and positive step towards protecting children's health."
Dr Penny Woods, the chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, was also pleased with the decision, saying... "This is a tremendous victory for the half a million children being exposed to second-hand smoke in the family car every week in England. We urge the government to show the same commitment to introduce standardized packaging for all tobacco products, so as to protect the 200,000 children taking up smoking every year in this country. We are certain that all these measures together shall prove to be 2 of the most significant milestones for public health since the smoke-free legislation was introduced back in 2007."
Back home, and last week, a proposal to ban smoking in cars carrying kids under the age of 18 was heard in the state of New Hampshire. In Illinois, a similar bill was introduced earlier this year by Senator Ira Silverstein-D, and if passed, would prohibit a person from operating a motor vehicle while a person in the motor vehicle is smoking, should a person under 18 years of age be present in the vehicle. This week, lawmakers will be listening to arguments on a bill that would ban smoking in a car with a minor present.
State Senator David Watters, who is the bill's prime backer, has said... "The state has already shown through seat-belt and other laws their desire to protect children when present in a motor vehicle. I personally see this bill as an extension of that kind of protection." Under the bill, those found smoking in a car with a minor present would be found guilty of a violation and be subject to a fine of $100. Maine also passed a similar law in 2008, banning smoking in a car where children under 16 were present.
Neil Speight, co-director of Freddie and Sebbie, father of 4, and avid defender of increased security for kids in cars, says that it's definitely a start in the right direction. He adds... "I hope all US States will eventually follow the example given on the other side of the Atlantic, but at least more US states are beginning to listen to good sense. In such a small refined space, it makes perfect sense to keep it clean in all aspects. No smoking is a no-brainer, but minor accidents can also be caused by clutter and garbage being left in that same refined space. I fortunately don't smoke, and I have managed to train my 2 infant twins to throw any garbage straight into the car trash can, making our car secure from any unexpected health threat."
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