Smoking Banned In Mexico

Mexico Bans Smoking in Public Places

Landmark public health move hailed by experts

End to smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces

Mexico has become the latest country to ban smoking in public places, in a move that has been welcomed by public health experts.

The new law, which came into effect on January 15, 2023, prohibits smoking in all enclosed public spaces, including bars, restaurants, workplaces and public transportation.

The ban is part of a wider effort by the Mexican government to reduce the country's high rates of smoking-related diseases.

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is responsible for over 100,000 deaths in Mexico each year.

The new law is expected to have a significant impact on the country's smoking rates, as it will make it much more difficult for people to smoke in public.

Public health experts have hailed the ban as a major step forward in the fight against smoking-related diseases.

"This is a landmark public health move that will save lives," said Dr. Julio Frenk, former Minister of Health of Mexico.

"The ban on smoking in public places will help to reduce the number of people who start smoking, and it will also help to protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke."

The new law is also expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy.

A study by the World Bank found that smoking-related diseases cost the Mexican economy over $10 billion each year.

The ban on smoking in public places is expected to reduce these costs by reducing the number of smoking-related diseases.