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Ban on smoking outside school gates backed by four in five Scots

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smoking outside the school gates to be prohibited. The charity said passive smoking, while harmful to all, is particularly dangerous for babies and children as their lungs are still growing.

It said youngsters breathing in other people's smoke could face slowing lung growth and an increased risk of developing asthma.

The charity is now calling for Scotland to follow Wales in banning smoking around areas where children and young people spend their time, such as school grounds and play areas.

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