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Spain is set to introduce a strict ban on beaches as it plans tough new measures to target smoking and vaping.<\/p>\n
The Spanish Ministry of Health has confirmed a crackdown on smoking and said people\u2019s health had to be protected.<\/p>\n
Under the new anti-smoking plan, smoke-free areas would be extended to include terraces, beaches and cars with minors and pregnant women.<\/p>\n
Monica Garcia, health minister, said: \u201cWe must look at the law again because we cannot turn our backs on the only measure that can give the population more years of life and a better quality of life, which is to reduce smoking.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Comprehensive Plan for the Prevention and Control of Smoking 2021-2025 was finalised a year and a half ago but has yet to be introduced.<\/p>\n
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