The opening of the first smoking room at Sadeghiyeh Metro Station is a new step towards the proper management of tobacco use and support for passengers. Hadi Zand, the director of communications and international affairs at Tehran Metro, explained that this space was established to provide counseling services for individuals who smoke.
Purpose of Establishing the Smoking Room
The smoking room is designed to create a designated and organized space for smoking. The main goal is to prevent cigarette smoke from spreading in the public areas of the station and to ensure that passengers are not exposed to the smoke of others. This initiative helps reduce air pollution in public spaces and protects public health.
Zand also pointed out that in this room, cigarette filters are collected and managed, and free counseling is provided to those who wish to quit smoking. These services assist those trying to break this habit and can help improve their quality of life.
How to Use the Smoking Room
According to the operating guidelines, the time required to use the smoking room is set between 2 to 3 minutes. Given the capacity limitations of this room, passengers are requested to adhere to the designated time and cooperate with metro staff, taking their recommendations into account. This measure will help better manage the public space and maintain the tranquility of passengers.
The opening of this room reflects the metro authorities' attention to the diverse needs of passengers and their efforts to create a healthier environment in metro stations. This initiative can also help raise community awareness about the harms of smoking and the need to quit.
According to existing statistics, smoking is a serious health issue in society, and effective measures like the opening of these rooms can help reduce the number of smokers and promote public health. It is hoped that this plan will serve as a model for other stations and public places in the country.
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