Smoky restaurant boxes and office buildings with turbid air are so common that people are a little used to it. But just recently, with the intensive introduction of new tobacco control policies, smokers can no longer ignore this "fresh wind" - 300 million smokers seem to have a really hard time.
The force value of the new tobacco control regulations is not low. According to incomplete statistics, 24 provinces have issued provincial-level tobacco control regulations, and 254 cities have also followed suit. In addition, tobacco control efforts will be further strengthened, and violators may be subject to heavy fines.
This is undoubtedly an "ultimatum" to smokers. Once upon a time, smokers wielded smoke bombs and their addiction determined the smell of the entire space. Now it seems that this kind of "pampering and pride" will come to an end, and smokers will have to obediently tie their hands to catch them.
However, even veteran smokers can only bow to the new rules. After all, tobacco control involves the health rights and interests of hundreds of millions of people, and it is far from being a private task. From a psychological point of view, smoking is undoubtedly a selfish behavior, and the price paid by passive smokers is enormous.
Smokers may question: In this case, why did the new tobacco control rules come into effect so late? In fact, the national tobacco control plan has long been on the way, but it has encountered many obstacles in the implementation process. For example, the lack of strong law enforcement, the lack of awareness among smokers, and the huge chain of tobacco interests have all been stumbling blocks.
It is not until recent years, when the call for a "smoke-free China" has become louder and louder, and the atmosphere of tobacco control has become stronger, that the new regulations have been implemented. Data shows that in 2022, the smoking rate in mainland China has dropped to 24.1%, and nearly 10 million smokers in the country have successfully quit smoking. This undoubtedly paves the way for the new tobacco control regulations to "clear mines".
However, it is not enough to rely on public opinion and regulations, the key lies in the implementation of the new regulations. It must not be allowed to become a dead letter, without reflecting the country's determination. For example, in government agencies, hospitals and other places, you can still see the scene of smoke and smoke, which requires increasing law enforcement, conscientiously implementing the new regulations, and escorting public health.
At the same time, tobacco control also requires strong support and participation from all sectors of society. If everyone can treat it rationally and open-mindedly, and take the initiative to stay away from the harm of secondhand smoke, the improvement of public awareness will be the biggest boost to the cause of tobacco control.
As the old saying goes, "Don't take evil as small and do it, don't take good as small and don't do it". Tobacco control is a small matter, but it is a big deal. Only with the participation of the whole people can the dream of a "smoke-free China" be truly realized. As smokers, we should also learn to empathize, be considerate of others, cherish our health, and establish environmental awareness.
The future is undoubtedly a world of clean air. Whether smokers are willing to take this "train" of tobacco control or rest on their laurels depends on their personal choice. But in any case, the tide of tobacco control has arrived, and sooner or later it will sweep the whole society. Whether the smokers can let go of their obsessions and share the same fate with the whole country will be a protracted battle.