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The new smokefree law will save thousands of lives over the next decade by reducing the amount of secondhand smoke in enclosed public places and workplaces. It also provides a more supportive environment for those who want to quit.
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Did you know that secondhand smoke is estimated to increase non-smoker's risk of getting lung cancer by 24%, and the risk of getting heart disease by 25%? Find out how secondhand smoke affects health.
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