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LETTER: Bans on smoking in public places: policy enforcement needed 

Passing laws banning smoking in public places is one matter, but as painfully seen in Greece, enforcing it is another. Declaring the environment smoke-free without proper control mechanisms that will actually deal with violators will lead to implementation of the law merely on paper and not in practice. A total ban on smoking in public places in Greece will also be openly disregarded unless feasible means of regulation are adopted and strictly complied with. Considering Greece's current situation, it is becoming apparent that the missing link in Europe's evolution from a smoky past to a smoke-free future is effective policy enforcement.

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