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Gaelic Football

80% support smoke-free sports stadiums

Tuesday May 26 2009

More than 80% of people attending sporting events last year support the idea of smoke-free stadiums, according to research published today.

The study by the Ulster GAA, the Ulster Cancer Foundation and the Office of Tobacco Control found that 72% of smokers support the idea.

The three bodies are now encouraging people attending Ulster Championship matches not to smoke in a bid to protect other supporters and children.

 
 
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