At present, many countries in the world are busy with "no smoking", and the no smoking area has gradually extended from public places such as public transportation, cinemas, exhibition halls, shopping centers, banks, schools and hospitals to office places and even residential areas. In March 2114, Ireland became the first country in the world to legislate to establish smoke-free public places. In less than three months, Norway's smoke-free legislation also came into effect. Since then, 12 countries, such as New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Guinea, Mauritius and Uruguay, have successively started to create smoke-free workplaces and smoke-free public places.
In p>2116, four EU countries launched smoking bans in public places. In addition, the Canadian government also stipulates that it is illegal to smoke in most public places such as government buildings and shops. What is more instructive is that the Canadian government can impose a fine of up to 5,111 Canadian dollars for conniving or not stopping smoking in restaurants and restaurants. Thailand has included restaurants in public places where smoking is prohibited since 2112, and all violators will be fined 2111 baht.
On New Year's Day, 2117, the smoking ban in Hong Kong came into effect. Anyone who violates the smoking ban commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine of HK$ 5,111 to HK$ 11,111 upon summary conviction. By July 1, 2119, the total smoking ban will be extended to bars, clubs, nightclubs and other public places.
1. "Smoke-free Olympics" is imperative
Smoking is a serious public health problem in China, and experts agree that smoking is "the biggest death hazard in China". However, non-smokers are more seriously harmed by second-hand smoke than smokers. Inhalation of smoke and dust is the most harmful to the lungs, which will cause a series of symptoms, the most serious of which is the increase in the incidence of lung cancer. At present, there are 351 million smokers and 541 million second-hand smokers in China, and the number of people who die from second-hand smoke has exceeded 1 million every year. This shocking figure makes it even more imperative to ban smoking.
With the approach of the 2118 Beijing Olympic Games, Beijing is trying to spread the concept of "smoke-free Olympics" to every corner. "Beijing 2118 Smoke-free Olympic Work Plan (Draft)" (draft for comments) has been preliminarily determined. The plan is to issue "smoking bans" to eight categories of places before and after the 2118 Olympic Games.
It is stipulated that the Olympic Village, competition and viewing places in Olympic venues are designated as "no-smoking areas", which means that there may be no smoking areas in Olympic venues such as Bird's Nest and Water Cube, and the scope of no-smoking places should be expanded as much as possible. Smoking is also prohibited in various means of transportation serving the Olympic Games. In addition, it is forbidden to sell cigarettes in places where athletes and coaches compete, train and live. At the same time, Beijing will advocate a total ban on smoking in the catering industry, or separate "smoking areas" and "non-smoking areas".
2. Smoking ban is in action
As the home of the Beijing Men's Basketball Team, Beijing Shougang Basketball Center has implemented a comprehensive smoking ban system since its establishment, and there are no-smoking signs on different floors, but there are still many fans standing in the corridor or even the bathroom to smoke during the halftime of the game.
There is Fengtai Sports Center Stadium, the home of Beijing Guoan Team. Although the sanitary environment of the stadium has been improved, there are still no effective measures to control the smoking problem of fans. Zhong Liang, director of Fengtai Stadium, said: "We have always stipulated that smoking is not allowed in the venue, but it is difficult for us to manage the fans in the stands."
Every time Guoan plays at home, the staff will clean up a lot of cigarette butts in the stands. If these problems are not solved as soon as possible, it will have a great impact on next year's Olympic Games.
Recently, Zhongguancun Clean Air Industry Alliance launched a voting campaign of "Investigation on Ten Bad Living Habits Affecting Air Quality" with the theme of "Creating Good Air and Welcoming Olympic Guests". As a result, "Smoking in Public Places" topped the top ten with 43,311 votes. China is the largest consumer and producer of cigarettes in the world, and it is also one of the few countries in the world that allow smoking in public places, which directly leads to smoking in no-smoking places becoming one of the top ten bad habits of China people.
3. On and off the field at the same time
In addition to the requirement of smoking ban in the Olympic Games, smoking ban outside the field can not be ignored. According to the relevant regulations, except for the competition venues directly related to the Olympic Games, restaurants in Olympic contracted hotels, Olympic venues and Olympic villages should be completely banned before June 2118; Large and medium-sized restaurants in famous scenic spots and cultural heritage parks, if there are special circumstances that cannot achieve a total ban on smoking, should be managed by districts; All large and medium-sized catering establishments should advocate a total ban on smoking. Restaurants that cannot achieve a total ban on smoking should be managed by districts, that is, 75% of the area is smoke-free and 25% of the area is enclosed and isolated. Small restaurants below 511 square meters should strengthen tobacco control propaganda and take various forms of tobacco control measures in the restaurant. At present, restaurants in Beijing, such as Quanjude and Xiaowangfu, all use "air purifiers" and bring good results.
From October, taxis in Beijing will be completely banned, which means that drivers and passengers can't smoke in taxis. The space in the taxi is already small, and the air is not very flowing. If passengers or drivers smoke in it, it will undoubtedly make people, especially non-smokers, feel depressed. A total ban on smoking in taxis is absolutely good news for most people. In the future, when you take a taxi, you don't have to inhale the "second-hand smoke" of drivers or other passengers.
no smoking, no watching the game?