Not all People like to Smell like Smoke

In our days to puff on a cigarette or to walk with a cigarette in a hand is something ordinary.

But beginning with July 1, when the Nacogdoches City Council passed a No Smoking Ordinance, the city became effectively smoke-free in all public places. The purpose of the new legislation is to promote public health and to reduce smoking among population.

The American Lung Association released a report on Sept. 8 which found that fewer college students are smoking than ever before.

Of 40 people surveyed in an informal Scottish Football Association (SFA) poll, only four said that they smoke occasionally.

"I think its crap that I can't smoke in a bar. I understand not being able to smoke in a restaurant, but you should be allowed to smoke in a bar," said Joey Smith, Houston senior.

In a study was shown that students at 109 schools reported seeing tobacco promotions in an event on campus.
Most smokers think that the smoking ban is a good idea for restaurants because kids are around.

Also, The American Lung Association calls upon the higher education community to join the Smoke free Air 2010 Challenge, a nationwide movement for to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke in public places and workplaces no later than 2010.

For example here are a few policies and initiatives suggested for this school year:

Provide smoking cessation programs to all students, faculty and staff; Promote and fund research to design and implement smoking and tobacco use interventions that specifically target college students.