Recently, the Ministry of Education, together with the National Health Commission, issued the Notice on Further Strengthening the Construction of Non smoking Schools, striving to achieve the goal of fully building non smoking schools at all levels and in all types of schools by the end of 2022.
A guide to the construction of smoke-free schools
1、 School Scope
The schools referred to in this Circular include kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, secondary vocational schools and ordinary institutions of higher learning.
2、 Basic requirements for non-smoking schools
1. Formulate smoke-free school construction management system.
2. Set up health education classes containing the popularization of tobacco hazard knowledge, and carry out publicity and education activities through multiple channels.
3. No smoking is allowed in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and secondary vocational schools (including indoor and outdoor areas), that is, no smoking, no smell, and no cigarette butts. No ashtrays and smoking utensils shall be placed indoors.
4. Smoking is prohibited in teaching area, office area, library and other indoor places of ordinary colleges and universities.
5. It is prohibited to sell tobacco products on campus, and there is no tobacco advertising.
6. No tobacco sponsorship.
3、 Construction process of smoke-free school
1. Establish a leading group, formulate a working system, and clarify the division of responsibilities.
2. Formulate regulations on the construction and management of smoke-free schools.
3. Widely post or place no smoking signs.
4. Start the construction of smoke-free schools and inform all teaching staff and students.
5. Carry out tobacco control publicity and education, regular supervision and inspection, and maintain a smoke-free environment.
6. Carry out self-evaluation, apply for acceptance evaluation to local relevant departments after reaching the standard, and continue to consolidate and improve the construction effect of smoke-free schools.
What's the harm of smoking
1. Smoking can cause lung disease;
2. Smoking will bring harm to the oral cavity. The teeth of long-term smokers are yellowish brown, which is because tobacco contains nicotine, which will produce tar when people smoke. The smoke spot on the smoker's teeth is difficult to remove. Regular smoking also tends to stimulate the taste buds, and when eating, it is easy to feel that the taste is very light;
3. Smoking can be harmful to cardiovascular system.
