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KErTH K. YAMAK/AWA, D.D.S.
315 Kim SUM
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Takpham: ( ) 969-3332
November 21, 2002 70
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Dear Hawaii County Coil Members,
I writing in support of the Tobacco Bill prohibiting smki in enclosed areas within
the County.
As h care provider, I many of ft detrimental emits that smoking has on
people physically, emotionally, and fhwncially. The costs of treating s smaking-related
d° s mchidang asthanj a hyse , hug cancer, and heart dvmm we nonucal!
More im tly, I would lice to see l smok putected. Sind hwid smoke is a
hean d in the work pl=. Each year, second hand smoke y be responsible for
about 3000 in non-sinking adults awl an additio 135,000 - 404000
cases of hew disease in non-smokers. Workers and patrons we protected from exposm
to other health hiicnw& the workp , .y do we make an exception for cigarette
eke?
I strop believe that the note-sty ' pope dion need and deserve the protection that
this bill affords, P the bill for the heafth and were of i of us.
S' ly,
Keith IC. Y way, D.D.S.
315 Kinoole SU)W
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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