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Campaign pushes for national anti-smoking bill

Posted: Friday, February 18, 2011 - By Kelly Knaub
"The Control of Tobacco and its Harmful Effects on Health" bill appears to have the support of Costa Ricans.

Oversized cigarettes decorated with colorful posters line the walkway to the entrance of Hospital México in La Uruca, reminding patients that smoking kills.

The display is a message from the National Anti-Smoking Network of Costa Rica, or Renata, whose members are trying to rally support for an anti-smoking bill in debate at the Legislative Assembly. 

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