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Hans Troedsson, the World Health Organization’s<\/a> China representative, acknowledged China’s efforts to improve environment, food and water safety and to promote public health awareness in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, China Daily <\/a>reports. But Troedsson said these programs, such as Beijing’s smoking ban<\/a> at all hotels that serve athletes and Olympic workers, competition venues and restaurants, should continue on beyond the event.<\/p>\n

Some, though, are doubtful that any of the changes will last.<\/p>\n

Sun Guangxin, a Beijing-based office worker, expressed doubt that the tobacco-control measures would last long after the Olympic Games because the government would not be paying as much attention.<\/p>\n

“People should be more aware of how important it is to look after their health, though,” he said.<\/p>\n

Still, Troedsson said efforts will be made to ensure that such changes remain in place.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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