A number of provinces in Canada have implemented legislation that prohibits smoking in public spaces. In applying a public health ethics framework, what other strategies would be reasonable to implement when enforcing this policy, which is intended to limit exposure to secondhand smoke and improve health?

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Under the principle of reciprocity, the stress and hardship experienced by cigarette smokers in response to smoking restrictions in public spaces can be somewhat compensated for by making smoking cessation programs more accessible, therefore providing an option to those who endure the burden of these policies.

A Number of Provinces in Canada Have Implemented Legislation That