Banning Smoking in Public Places
Jennifer Hill
Jessica Teper
Molly Wilson
The Smoking Ban
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The dangerous effects of smoking have
led to smoking bans in public places. Many
discotheques have stopped allowing their
patrons to continue the dreadful habit of
smoking in their premises. Similarly, many
cafes have created smokers only areas. Is
the public ban on smoking working? This
article looks at the pros and cons of
banning smoking in public places.
What Is Second Hand Smoke?
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Secondhand smoke is divided into two types, according to the
National Cancer Institute. One is the smoke expelled from a
burning tobacco product such as a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
Cigarette and cigar smoke contain not only tobacco smoke, but
also paper residue. The other type of secondhand smoke is smoke
exhaled by the smoker. Secondhand smoking occurs when
someone inhales one of these two types of secondhand smoke.
People can be exposed to secondhand smoke in homes, cars, the
workplace, and public places, such as bars, restaurants, and
recreational settings. In the United States, the source of most
secondhand smoke is from cigarettes, followed by pipes, cigars, and
other tobacco products.
Second Hand Smoke & The Harmful
Effects
At least 69 of the toxic chemicals in
secondhand tobacco smoke cause cancer.
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Cough
Nausea
Headache
Eye Irritation
Sore Throat
Dizziness
Difficulty Breathing
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Smoking Ban Pros
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Non-smokers can be saved from being exposed to
the hazards of secondhand smoke.
Public smoking can influence the minds of children
and teens.
Smoking bans can make it difficult for people to find a
suitable place to smoke. This can dishearten them and
make them think about quitting smoking for good.
Now, smoking has become legally wrong. This can
dissuade youngsters from starting smoking.
Bars, pubs and discotheques are now much healthier
places sans cigarette smoke.
Heart patients can breathe freely without worrying
about being exposed to toxic secondhand smoke.
Smoking Ban Cons
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Governments make plenty of profits from cigarette
sales. This amount could reduce because of the ban.
Many smokers have taken to evading the ban and
smoking on the sly.
Many pubs, cafes and restaurants have lost patrons
because of the smoking ban. In fact, many employees in
these establishments have even lost their jobs.
Many youngsters have started smoking just because
smoking is banned. They do so because of the attraction
of the forbidden object.
Smoking bans have caused many smokers to experience
withdrawal symptoms such as irritation and loss of
concentration. This can become a cause of workplace
and domestic hassles.
Effects Banning Public Smoking Is on
Businesses
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Pro-smoking lobbies say that public smoking bans can affect
businesses such as bars, pubs and some restaurants. They say that
many patrons frequent bars and pubs, as they can smoke freely
there. But, research surveys indicate that this argument is not true.
Many businesses report that smoking bans reassure non-smokers
and make them more comfortable. This has a positive impact on
the bottom-line.
In restaurants and bars, smokers find rare places where they are
allowed to smoke. This makes them linger on and occupy the table
for long periods of time. This reduces business for the
establishment because if patrons left early, the table could be used
by others, which will increase profits.The way out would be for
businesses to establish special zones for smokers to enjoy their
puff. The non-smokers would thus be protected from secondhand
smoke, and they can feel at ease too.
Say No to Public Smoking and Keep
Others Healthy