To promote Taiwan a smoke-free society, the Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health has made significant progress in the anti-smoking campaign by implementing a two-phase tobacco control movement this year.The first step was the new Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act which took effect January 11, followed by the June 1 increase in the health and welfare surcharge imposed on tobacco products.
The act has expanded smoke-free areas to include all indoor facilities with more than three people, such as government offices, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, Internet cafes and karaoke bars.
In addition, smokers have to pay more for smoking for the health and welfare surcharge hike from NT$10 to current NT$20.
"Quit smoking is a good way to enhance interpersonal relations." said Hsiao Mei-ling, Director General of the Bureau of Health Promotion in a press release, "the hike is only a passive way to reduce Taiwan's smoker population."
"We do see a growing need for a smoke-free environment," she added.
There are plenty of choices for those who want to quit smoking.
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