toxins in tobacco smoke Smoking-related toxins

Upper Hutt City Council became the second local authority in 2006 to implement a smokefree policy around council-owned reserves, playgrounds and parks

Smoking contributes to an estimated 90% of COPD cases, as the harmful chemicals produced during tobacco combustion damage the lungs and airways

Background on Tobacco 21 Increasing the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 will help reduce tobacco use among youth and young adults age groups when nearly all tobacco use begins and that are heavily targeted by the tobacco industry

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The measure was adopted by 49 members of parliament in favor, 5 against, and 6 abstentions