Fears over smoking-related injuries

THREE people have had their jaws broken after leaving pubs to smoke and more injuries could be on the way, a hospital consultant warned yesterday.

Fears over smoking-related injuries

Dr J Cliffe Beirne, a facial surgeon in St James’s Hospital in Dublin, said the three smoking ban-related incidents accounted for half of all jaw injuries last weekend.

“It is another thing that has happened that should raise significant alarm bells. It may bring matters to people’s attention and maybe something could be put in place,” he said.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited