Monday, October 1, 2007

Some Spice Missing In Chicken Soup

stations prefer to stay smoke-free


signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and State Railways. The protocol extends the ban on smoking at Italian stations in addition to implementing the communication systems of the same prohibition. The initiative is part of the campaign " Gaining health " proposes a new way to experience the stations: a life more enjoyable whilst maintaining the health and freedom of all. It will thus be extended to additional areas of the smoking ban and will be allowed to smoke only on the banks of the tracks, considered "free smoking."
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the regions and with other institutions has played since the entry into force of the law (January 10, 2005) a constant monitoring of its implementation and evaluation of achievements.
Here are the main findings:
- Reduce consumption
- Decline in smoking prevalence
- Observance of the Law on Health Protection of nonsmokers
- Health Effects

(from "The Weekly" of the Ministry of Health)
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