Majority of Nevada Voters Support Banning Smoking in Casinos

According to a recent poll by the Nevada Tobacco Control and Smoke-free Coalition, a majority of Nevada voters (58%) favor a law that would prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces, including casinos. Notably, 39% of respondents opposed such a measure, while a significant 55% held a more favorable view of elected officials supporting a smoking ban. This poll indicates a potential shift in public opinion and provides impetus for advocates to push for changes to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act or explore alternative legislative routes to implement a ban. Despite industry concerns, the poll suggests that a smoking ban would not have a significant negative economic impact on casinos, with 43% of respondents unconvinced of such claims and only 38% convinced.

England Bans Cigarette Sales to Anyone Born After 2009 in Bid for Smoke-Free Generation

In a groundbreaking move, England has voted to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of illness and death globally, with devastating consequences for individuals, healthcare systems, and society as a whole. This bold step is a critical measure to safeguard the health and well-being of future generations.

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