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Do not leave cigarettes on the floor, table and other places within easy reach of children.

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A health ministry official, commenting on the results of a survey that showed cigarettes topped the list of objects accidentally swallowed by children (147 cases) for the third straight year in fiscal 2016.

© Asahi Shimbun

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Common sense is a quality missing in many.

Of course, if you are anywhere near kids you should not smoke, especially in their home.

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Spot on, Luddite. You have kids? You should stop smoking.

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The article is most likely talking about cigarettes that haven't been smoked. Children will eat them as they are just curious and stick just about anything in their mouth.

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