More than a decade ago, smoking
prohibitions began to take effect worldwide and California was the first state
in the nation to ban smoking in public areas, buildings and restaurants/
The effects of tobacco do not just occur
by directly smoking a tobacco product, but can also occur by inhaling the
secondhand smoke. However, many smokers argue that secondhand smoke is not
nearly as bad as smoking directly from a tobacco product; however, according to
the American Cancer Society, secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 types of
chemicals, more than 250 of them are toxic and 70 of them are known to cause
cancer.
Data was collected by health officials
to show the decrease of respiratory illnesses that were reported amongst bar
workers from Dublin to San Francisco after indoor smoking bans took effect. The
data collected showed that the saliva tests of the bar workers showed lower
levels of nicotine concentration. Results also show that admissions into hospitals
for heart attack and other cardiovascular conditions decreased significantly
after indoor smoking was banned.
With the contemplation of banning
smoking statewide, many restaurant owners worry that the non-smoking policy
will drive away the guests who do smoke. Some owners and smoking guests believe
that smoking policies should be placed by the owners of the restaurants, not
the state.
Jamie Clover Adams, Director of Michigan
Department of Agriculture stated, “Patrons of Michigan bars and restaurants can
smoke on outdoor patios and rooftops as long as no food or beverages are
served, according to a new interpretation of the law. It’s just a minor change
from where we are, but I think it does make things clearer for people about
when smoking is prohibited.”
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