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Smoking ban outside schools mooted 

Jump to full article: Copenhagen Post (dk), 2009-10-28

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A proposal to reduce the number of school smoking areas in the hope of curbing the number of young smokers has been snuffed out (Photo: Kyle Wheeler)

Local Government Denmark seeks extension on smoking ban as part of 500 million kroner health investment

Smoking anywhere near educational institutions could be a thing of the past if Local Government Denmark (LGD) has its way.

The umbrella organisation for local councils nationwide has developed a preventative proposal, based on National Board of Health recommendations, to improve policies on smoking, drinking and health. . . .

The Danish Union of Teachers is backing the smoking ban extension.

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