PARIS — France will ban smoking on beaches, in public gardens and near schools starting from July 1st in an effort to protect young people from tobacco and limit the influence of smokers upon them.

The French health ministry attributes around 200 deaths per day to tobacco use, making it the leading preventable cause of death. The societal cost of tobacco is estimated at €156 billion a year.

The French health ministry attributes around 200 deaths per day to tobacco use, making it the leading preventable cause of death. The societal cost of tobacco is estimated at €156 billion a year.

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France has introduced a new smoking ban to curb tobacco use, a long-standing issue in the country. Starting July 1, smoking will be prohibited in parks, sports venues, beaches, bus stops, and areas ...

The French health ministry attributes around 200 deaths per day to tobacco use, making it the leading preventable cause of death. The societal cost of tobacco is estimated at €156 billion a year.