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Brussels, 31 May 2007 - More Than 200 Million People Fully Protected from Secondhand Smoke

European Governments Must Meet Smokefree Challenge

More than 200 million people worldwide will be fully protected from secondhand smoke at work and in public places by July 1, 2007, according to a report published today (May 31). The report concludes that the dramatic success of smokefree laws makes it inevitable that comprehensive smokefree air legislation will be introduced worldwide, including in all European Countries.

More than 200 million people worldwide will be fully protected from secondhand smoke at work and in public places by July 1, 2007, according to a report published today (May 31). The report concludes that the dramatic success of smokefree laws makes it inevitable that comprehensive smokefree air legislation will be introduced worldwide, including in all European Countries.

The report, Global Voices for a Smokefree World, was released by the Global Smokefree Partnership to coincide with the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day.

Please find below a press release from the SmokeFree Partnership relating to the report and urging governments to meet the smokefree challenge.