Health

Tobacco smoking is one of the largest causes of preventable illness and death in Australia. Smoking causes a range of cancers, as well as heart disease, stroke and emphysema.

Many people die from smoking

Tobacco causes more illness and death than any other drug. In Australia, smoking kills around 15,000 people every year. This is estimated to be about 90 per cent of all drug-caused deaths. Up to two in three people who smoke throughout their lifetime will die from their habit, and they will die on average 10 years earlier than people who do not smoke.

In Victoria, smoking causes around 3,800 deaths every year – an average of 73 deaths per week.

A survey of Victorians shows that 14 per cent of men and 10 per cent of women aged 18 years and over smoked daily in 2015.

Smoking laws in Victoria

In Victoria, it is illegal to smoke or use electronic cigarettes:

in most indoor workplaces
in cars carrying children who are under 18 years of age
at all of Victoria's patrolled beaches within 50 metres of a red and yellow flag
within 10 metres of children's playground equipment
within 10 metres of skate parks
within the outdoor areas of all public swimming pool complexes
within 10 metres of outdoor sporting venues during under 18s events
at under 18s functions
on public transport and in all areas of train stations, covered bus shelters and raised platform tram stops
within the grounds of, and within four metres of an entrance to, all Victorian childcare centres, kindergartens (or preschools) and primary and secondary schools
at and within four metres of an entrance to children’s indoor play centres and Victorian public premises (which are all public hospitals and registered community health centres, and certain Victorian Government buildings)
all outdoor dining areas where food (other than pre-packaged food or uncut fruit) is provided on a commercial basis
at certain food fairs and organised events
in prisons, including outdoor areas.

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