Activity of the Science Council of Japan for the Establishment of Tobacco-free Society

Abstract

The Science Council of Japan represents the scientific community in Japan. It monitors the general status of scientific activities and their development，and provides scientific advice to society for making social decisions. Regarding legal anti-smoking actions，Japan regretfully belongs to one of the most underdeveloped countries. Research has generated evidence that secondhand smoke causes the same problems as direct smoking，including lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung ailments. Understanding that it is the responsibility and obligation for scientists to protect citizens from the direct and indirect damage by tobacco，the Science Council of Japan is going to take an action to propose anti-smoking regulations and campaigns by the government.