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Poll finds majority support smoking ban 

A majority of Bermudians who took part in a survey are in favour of a ban on smoking in all enclosed public places, including bars, restaurants, and hotels.

A cross-section of Islanders was quizzed on whether or not they would like to see the blanket ban on smoking and also changes to the law to prevent the sale of tobacco products to under 18s and the banning of all cigarette vending machines.

These tough new anti-smoking measures are to be introduced in stages during 2006 having been passed by the House of Assembly and Senators during December.

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