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Canada Ready for Smoking restrictions in Cars

Published on July 10, 2008 9:56 AM

The Canadian Cancer Society is an extensive support for lows which would forbid smoking in cars carrying children. The majority of Canadians especially smokers accept this idea.

Last month, Nova Scotia became the first province that establishes a ban on smoking in cars carrying young people.

Researchers show that children exposed to second-hand smoke are at a higher risk for many health problems.

Children and babies who are exposed to second hand smoke on a regular basis are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, and ear infections. They are also more likely to develop cancer and heart disease as adults. Second-hand smoke can make symptoms worse for kids who have asthma or a respiratory infection.

There is growing evidence that kids who are exposed to second-hand smoke before and after birth have more behaviour problems, shorter attention spans, and lower marks at school than their peers who aren't exposed to smoke.

A senior policy analyst for the cancer society, Rob Cunningham, declared in a statement that smokers would support similar law and elsewhere too not only in cars. He added, "We believe the Nova Scotia legislation is the start of a groundswell of change across Canada."

"With the support of Canadians firmly behind us, the society will continue to work hard to make sure this important health legislation is adopted by other provinces and municipalities across Canada."

This legislation that intend to ban smoking in vehicles carrying children have already been introduced in British Columbia and Ontario.

The poll for the Cancer Society suggests that 82 per cent of Canadians agreed that smoking should be prohibited in cars transporting children and teenagers under the age of 18.