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World No Tobacco Day


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Quit SA will be in Rundle Mall on Wednesday 29 May between 10 am and 4 pm reminding people of the dangers of smoking and encouraging smokers to quit ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Friday.

To coincide with the Day, Adelaide City Council is installing visible signage to prompt people to butt out before heading into the Mall directly or via any of the laneways leading to the Mall.

Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said having Rundle Mall smoke-free means it’s a comfortable and healthy environment for all people.

“People are generally receptive and can see the benefits of a smoke free Rundle Mall to the community as a whole,” Stephen said.

“With the support of the Rundle Mall Management Authority and KESAB, we are installing more signage in more places around the precinct so the message comes in loud and clear,” Stephen said

“We are out and about telling people about the changes at every opportunity and expect when the Rundle Mall redevelopment is complete, it will be widely accepted that smoking is prohibited in the Mall and its adjoining laneways.”

No smoking rules came into effect for Rundle Mall and the adjoining laneways in August 2012 following extensive community consultation which included 76% of respondents voting for a smoke free Mall.

Terry Evans from Quitline agrees that education is the best way to help people make informed decisions about smoking. As coordinator of QuitSA’s Cessation Services, he plays a key role in assisting smokers to transform into reformed smokers.

“Eliminating exposure to tobacco smoke in public places protects the community from the dangers of second-hand smoke, which over time can cause lung and other cancers. The Adelaide City Council should be applauded for leading the way with initiatives like this one in Rundle Mall,” Terry said.

“Three South Australians die every day from tobacco-related illnesses and the state economy loses an estimated $2.39 bill each year in health costs and lost productivity related to smoking.

“QuitSA, through resources including Quitline, supports people who are trying to quit smoking, and smokers who access this support are more than twice as likely to be successful,” he said.

The signage will be installed over the coming weeks and people who want to access Quit SA for assistance in giving up smoking can call Quitline on 13 7848.

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