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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Priya Walia

UK Considers Ambitious Anti-Tobacco Law But It Has One Big Exception

The World Health Organization says that since smoking impairs lung function, smokers are likely at higher risk of developing severe cases of Covid-19 (Credit: AFP / Khalil MAZRAAWI)

The United Kingdom is taking bold steps to curb smoking among young people, with a new anti-tobacco bill introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.

The legislation, if passed, could effectively prevent future generations from legally purchasing cigarettes.

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