BMA(NI) Welcomes Consultation To Raise Minimum Age For Purchase Of Tobacco, UK

Doctors in Northern Ireland have welcomed the NI Health Minister’s announcement, to consult on raising the age for the purchase of tobacco products here.Dr Colin Hamilton, Chairman of the BMA’s Public Health Committee in Northern Ireland, said: “We are pleased that the NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey MLA, has decided to go out to consultation on raising the age of sale of tobacco products. [click link for full article]

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