Smoking kiosks planned in Penang

It's difficult to get people to stop smoking so Penang has decided instead to provide smoking kiosks respecting people's right to smoke. These smoking kiosks will be set up around the island once the Health Ministry approves the Penang government’s proposal to make the state smoke-free.

The designated smoking areas, by the roadside or in open air areas, will be complete with ashtrays and chairs. Each kiosk would be able to accommodate some 20 people. However, a survey would be conducted before the move would be implemented in stages.

Unlike Mesothelioma, which is equally devastating, lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women, is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually, as of 2004, according to Wikipedia. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss. Best to quit smoking if you value your health and that of your loved ones.

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Asbestos, despite it causing cancer, primarily lung cancer, it is still used worldwide though to a lesser extent.

According to Wikipedia, asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat.

Asbestos is toxic. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis (also called pneumoconiosis). Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries.

Should one be unfortunate enough to be stricken with cancer of the lungs, called mesothelioma, there are Mesothelioma lawyers who are well-versed in such cases and would be able to advise on legal options, etc.