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| Pubs 'healthier' after smoke ban | Pubs 'healthier' after smoke ban |
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| The vast majority of bar staff in Scotland believe their workplaces are healthier since the introduction of the smoking ban, according to a new survey. | The vast majority of bar staff in Scotland believe their workplaces are healthier since the introduction of the smoking ban, according to a new survey. |
| The Cancer Research UK poll of 545 workers revealed that three-quarters thought the legislation would improve their health in the long term. | |
| It found young people recognised the health benefits more than older people. | It found young people recognised the health benefits more than older people. |
| The charity has relaunched its poster campaign to celebrate the first six months of the ban. | The charity has relaunched its poster campaign to celebrate the first six months of the ban. |
| Professor Gerard Hastings, director of the charity's Centre for Tobacco Control Research at Stirling University, said: "This is great news. | Professor Gerard Hastings, director of the charity's Centre for Tobacco Control Research at Stirling University, said: "This is great news. |
| "The survey results show that, in just six months, the people of Scotland are already reaping the health benefits of going smoke-free." | "The survey results show that, in just six months, the people of Scotland are already reaping the health benefits of going smoke-free." |
| Cancer Research UK said bar workers who smoked were also positive about the health effects of the law. | Cancer Research UK said bar workers who smoked were also positive about the health effects of the law. |
| Scotland should be proud of having moved so fast to embrace smoke-free legislation Professor Alex MarkhamCancer Research UK | Scotland should be proud of having moved so fast to embrace smoke-free legislation Professor Alex MarkhamCancer Research UK |
| Almost 90% reported a healthier work environment and 69% said it would benefit their health in the long term. | Almost 90% reported a healthier work environment and 69% said it would benefit their health in the long term. |
| There were differences in how young and older people viewed the impact of the ban, with 82% of 18-29-year-olds claiming their workplace was now healthier compared to 67% of over-50s. | There were differences in how young and older people viewed the impact of the ban, with 82% of 18-29-year-olds claiming their workplace was now healthier compared to 67% of over-50s. |
| Professor Hastings said: "By protecting people from second-hand smoke and helping smokers to quit, Scotland's smoking ban will save many thousands of lives in the next decade." | Professor Hastings said: "By protecting people from second-hand smoke and helping smokers to quit, Scotland's smoking ban will save many thousands of lives in the next decade." |
| Professor Alex Markham, Cancer Research UK's chief executive, said: "Scotland should be proud of having moved so fast to embrace smoke-free legislation. | Professor Alex Markham, Cancer Research UK's chief executive, said: "Scotland should be proud of having moved so fast to embrace smoke-free legislation. |
| "While the rest of the UK plays catch up, Scotland has led the way in showing how to ensure a smoke-free future." | "While the rest of the UK plays catch up, Scotland has led the way in showing how to ensure a smoke-free future." |