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Spain
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| Aguero, F.; Degano, I.R.; Subirana, I.; Grau, M.; Zamora, A.; Sala, J.; Ramos, R.; Tresseras, R.; Marrugat, J.; Elosua, R., "Impact of a partial smoke-free legislation on myocardial infarction incidence mortality and case-fatality in a population-based registry: the REGICOR Study," PLOS ONE, January 23, 2013. |
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This study assessed the impact of the partial smoke-free legislation passed in 2006 on the incidence of acute myocardial infarction in the province of Girona and observed it had dropped 11%. This decrease was noticed especially among women, population aged between 65 and 74, and among nonsmokers. |
| Villalbi, J.R.; Castillo, A.; Cleries, M.; Salto, E.; Sanchez, E.; Martinez, R.; Tresserras, R.; Vela, E., "Acute myocardial infarction hospitalization statistics: apparent decline accompanying an increase in smoke-free areas," Revista Espanola de Cardiologia 62(7): 812-815, July 2009. |
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This study from Spain analyzed heart attack rates in Barcelona after a smokefree law was implemented in 2006. The study found that, "...the introduction of regulations on smokefree areas was accompanied by a reduction in the AMI hospitalization rate." The authors made suggestions for further research. |