A Quezon City councilor said Monday there is a need for concerned authorities to enforce stricter no-smoking regulations in public places with the rising number of lung cancer cases and other ailments attributed to excessive smoking.
Councilor Allan Benedict Reyes of the city’s third district said non-smokers are also affected, especially those staying in enclosed places for long hours due to second-hand smoke inhalation.
The public, especially non-smokers, are advised to be wary of third-hand smoke where the stench of cigarettes are left behind in clothing materials, curtains, pillow cases and the like.
I am particularly concerned with the increasing number of women and teenage smokers. Although I recognize their rights even though how unhealthful it may be to relieve their stress through cigarette smoking these must be done so as not to affect non-smokers especially children and women,’’ Reyes added.
Reyes said there is a need for stronger enforcement of the no-smoking law in public places like air-conditioned rooms as clients are allowed to smoke freely in establishments like nightclubs, restaurants, videoke bars and nightspots.
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