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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-07-10
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[01] EU HEALTH COMMISSIONER - CYPRUS - SMOKING BAN
[01] EU HEALTH COMMISSIONER - CYPRUS - SMOKING BAN
EU Commissioner for Health Androulla Vassiliou has welcomed the
approval by the Cyprus House of Representatives of a legislation
banning smoking in all public places and night clubs as of January 1st,
2010. ``This is a huge step forward in health protection and I am very
pleased that a clear majority of the Parliament supported this long due
measure``, Vassiliou said Friday.
She noted that the evidence from smoke-free countries is indeed very
encouraging, since indoor air quality has improved considerably and
that has been mirrored by significant improvement in respiratory and
heart health. The Commissioner pointed out that Cypriot authorities
must ensure full application of this legislation so that Cypriot
citizens partake in these immediate health benefits and are better
protected of long-term effects such as cancer.
``This, of course, does not work without the cooperation of every
Cypriot. We ourselves need to make an effort and embrace the new rules,
thereby setting good examples to our fellow citizens``, she added.
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