However, given the aggressive nature of tobacco marketing, there is concern that prevalence of smoking in pregnancy will increase with economic development, with subsequent health impacts on countries with already high disease burdens and limited resources to provide health care and in particular neonatal care 1
As a result, they have called for the introduction of a maximum price cap for cigarettes sold in the UK, which would limit tobacco companies' ability to fix prices and would help to cut smoking rates, according to a study from the university team
And for more immediate relief of cigarette smoke odors, spray vinegar on a towel or cloth and wave it around the room for a few minutes
Dr Rosemary Hiscock from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, who has been involved in a number of studies evaluating recent tobacco legislation, explains: "Although cigarillos have to carry large pictorial health warnings, they can still be sold in colourful branded packaging, in 10-stick packs, can feature price markings which keep prices low, and can include characterising flavours, like menthol