[307] [311] From a health standpoint, non-compliance with the rule may result in measures such as warnings, closure, confiscation, and fines, depending on the inspection by the competent authorities
Health risks include: Lung cancer Heart disease Coronary heart disease Respiratory diseases Low birth weight in infants The dangers of secondhand smoke to those around you While tobacco products may seem harmlessor even comfortingover time, they damage your body and create an addictive habit that can feel impossible to break
Other expenses are more hidden, such as higher home insurance rates: In Maryland, its $155 per year higher than for tobacco-free homes, whereas in New York, homeowners who smoke could pay $8,700 more over a lifetime
For Australians, protecting themselves from UV radiation and remaining SunSmart, is a year-long exercise