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Supporters of the ban, who include doctors, child welfare advocates and the states dominant Democratic Party, say the law is necessary to put a stop to the staggering rise in teen smoking

12 years ago, the city of Eau Claire was one of the first in the state to ban smoking tobacco in all public indoor spaces

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Governments have achieved their objective of curbing smoking but the industry has stayed ahead, generating ever higher profits During the period 2011-2016, while cigarette volumes have declined by 2.1% globally ex-China, sales value has risen by 3.3% through price increases

Another study found that Black communities were 70% more likely to have smoking billboards or advertisements that were smoking related as compared to surrounding White neighborhoods

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