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Health Benefits of Smokefree Air

This page provides a list of scientific studies regarding the health benefits of smokefree air. Links to either the study's abstract or full text are provided when available.

Health Benfits of Smokefree Air
	Nguyen, K.H.; Wright, R.J.; Sorensen, G.; Subramanian, S.V., "Association between local indoor smoking ordinances in Massachusetts and cigarette smoking during pregnancy: a multilevel analysis," Tobacco Control 22(3): 184-189, May 2013.
	Schmucker, J.; Wienbergen, H.; Seide, S.; Fiehn, E.; Fach, A.; Wurmann-Busch, B.; Gohlke, H.; Gunther, K.; Ahrens, W.; Hambrecht, R., "Smoking ban in public areas is associated with a reduced incidence of hospital admissions due to ST-elevation myocardial infarctions in non-smokers: results trom the BREMEN STEMI REGISTRY," European Journal of Preventive Cardiology [Epub ahead of print], April 30, 2013.
	Stallings-Smith, S.; Zeka, A.; Goodman, P.; Kabir, Z.; Clancy, L., "Reductions in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory mortality following the national Irish smoking ban: interrupted time-series analysis, PLoS One 8(4): e62063, April 24, 2013.
	Sims, M.; Maxwell, R.; Gilmore, A., "Short-term impact of the smokefree legislation in England on emergency hospital admissions for asthma among adults: a population-based study," Thorax [Epub ahead of print], April 15, 2013.
	Kabir, Z.; Daly, S.; Clarke, V.; Keogan, S.; Clancy, L., "Smoking ban and small-for-gestational age births in Ireland," PLoS One 8(3): e57441, March 2013.
	Klein, E.G.; Liu, S.T.; Conrey, E.J., "Comprehensive smoke-free policies: a tool for improving preconception health?," Maternal and Child Health Journal [Epub ahead of print], March 7, 2013.
	Johnson, E.L.; Beal, J.R., "Impact of a comprehensive smoke-free law following a partial smoke-free law on incidence of heart attacks at a rural community hospital," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 15(3): 745-747, March 2013.
	Gaudreau, K.; Sanford, C.J.; Cheverie, C.; McClure, C., "The effect of a smoking ban on hospitalization rates for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions in Prince Edward Island, Canada," PLoS One 8(3): e56102, March 2013.
	Cox, B.; Martens, E.; Nemery, B.; Vangronsveld, J.; Nawrot, T.S., "Impact of a stepwise introduction of smoke-free legislation on the rate of preterm births: analysis of routinely collected birth data," British Medical Journal [Epub ahead of print], February 14, 2013.
	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.
	Millett, C.; Lee, J.T.; Laverty, A.A.; Glantz, S.A.; Majeed, A., "Hospital admissions for childhood asthma after smoke-free legislation in England," Pediatrics [Epub ahead of print], January 21, 2013.
	Vander Weg, M.W.; Rosenthal, G.E.; Vaughan Sarrazin, M., "Smoking bans linked to lower hospitalizations for heart attacks and lung disease among Medicare beneficiaries," Health Affairs 31(12): 2699-2707, December 2012.
	Head, P.; Jackson, B.E.; Bae, S.; Cherry, D., "Hospital discharge rates before and after implementation of a city-wide smoking ban in a Texas city, 2004-2008," Preventing Chronic Disease E179, December 2012.
	Kalkhoran, S.; Ling, P.M., "Invited commentary: extending the health benefits of clean indoor air policies," Archives of Internal Medicine 172(21): 1642-1643, November 26, 2012.
	Buonanno, P.; Ranzani, M., "Thank you for not smoking: evidence from the Italian smoking ban," Health Policy [Epub ahead of print], November 10, 2012.
	Levy, D.; de Almeida, M.L.; Szklo, A., "The Brazil SimSmoke Policy Simulation Model: the effect of strong tobacco control policies on smoking prevalence and smoking-attributable deaths in a middle income nation," PLOS Medicine , November 7, 2012.
	Wilson, T.; Shamo, F.; Boynton, K.; Kiley, J., "The impact of Michigan's Dr Ron Davis smoke-free air law on levels of cotinine, tobacco-specific lung carcinogen and severity of self-reported respiratory symptoms among non-smoking bar employees," Tobacco Control 21(6): 593-595, November 1, 2012.
	Tan, C.E.; Glantz, S.A., "Association between smoke-free legislation and hospitalizations for cardiac, cerebrovascular, and respiratory diseases: a meta-analysis," Circulation 126: 2177-2183, 2012.
	Levy, D.T.; Boyle, R.G.; Abrams, D.B., "The role of public policies in reducing smoking: the Minnesota SimSmoke Tobacco Policy Model," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 43(5 Suppl 3): S179-S186, November 2012.
	Bernat, D.H.; Choi, K.; Erickson, D.J.; Lenk, K.M.; Forster, J.L., "Minnesota's comprehensive statewide smokefree law: short-term effects on young adults," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 43(5 Suppl 3): S156-S162, November 2012.
	Schillo, B.A.; Keller, P.A.; Betzner, A.E.; Greenseid, L.; Christenson, M.; Luxenberg, M.G., "Minnesota's smokefree policies: impact on cessation program participants," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 43(5 Suppl 3): S171-S178, November 2012.
	Hurt, R.D.; Weston, S.A.; Ebbert, J.O.; McNallan, S.M.; Croghan, I.T.; Schroeder, D.R.; Roger, V.L., "Myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death in Olmsted County, Minnesota, before and after smoke-free workplace laws," Archives of Internal Medicine [Epub ahead of print], October 29, 2012.
	Konfino, J.; Ferrante, D.; Mejia, R.; Coxson, P.; Moran, A.; Goldman, L.; Perez-Stable, E.J., “Impact on cardiovascular disease events of the implementation of Argentina's national tobacco control law,” Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], October 23, 2012.
	Pabayo, R.; O'Loughlin, J.; Barnett, T.A.; Gauvin, L.; Cohen, J.E., "Does intolerance of smoking at school, or in restaurants or corner stores decrease cigarette use initiation in adolescents?," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 14(10): 1154-1160, October 2012.
	Lechner, W.V.; Meier, E.; Miller, M.B.; Wiener, J.L.; Fils-Aime, Y., "Changes in smoking prevalence, attitudes, and beliefs over 4 years following a campus-wide anti-tobacco intervention," Journal of American College Health 60(7): 505-511, October 2012.
	Repace, J.; Zhang, B.; Bondy, S.J.; Benowitz, N.; Ferrence, R., "Air quality, mortality, and economic benefits of a smoke-free workplace law for non-smoking Ontario bar workers, Indoor.Air [Epub ahead of print] September 24, 2012.
	Young-Wolff, K.C.; Hyland, A.J.; Desai, R.; Sindelar, J.; Pilver, C.E.; McKee, S.A., "Smoke-free policies in drinking venues predict transitions in alcohol use disorders in a longitudinal U.S. sample," Drug and Alcohol Dependence [Epub ahead of print], September 19, 2012.
	Christensen, T.M.; Moller, L.; Jorgensen, T.; Pisinger, C., "The impact of the Danish smoking ban on hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction," European Journal of Preventive Cardiology [Epub ahead of print], August 31, 2012.
	Galan, I.; Diez-Ganan, L.; Gandarillas, A.; Mata, N.; Cantero, J.L.; Durban, M., "Effect of a smoking ban and school-based prevention and control policies on adolescent smoking in Spain: a multilevel analysis," Prevention Science [Epub ahead of print], August 24, 2012.
	de Korte-de Boer, D.; Kotz, D.; Viechtbauer, W.; van Haren, E.; Grommen, D.; de Munter, M.; Coenen, H.; Gorgels, A.P.; van Schayck, O.C., "Effect of smoke-free legislation on the incidence of sudden circulatory arrest in the Netherlands," Heart 98(13): 995-999, July 2012.
	Ferrante, D.; Linetzky, B.; Virgolini, M.; Schoj, V.; Apelberg, B., "Reduction in hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome after the successful implementation of 100% smoke-free legislation in Argentina: a comparison with partial smoking restrictions," Tobacco Control 21(4): 402-406, July 2012.
	Wilson, T.; Shamo, F.; Boynton, K.; Kiley, J., "The impact of Michigan's Dr Ron Davis Smoke-free Air Law on levels of cotinine, tobacco-specific lung carcinogen and severity of self-reported respiratory symptoms among non-smoking bar employees," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], June 15, 2012.
	Currie, L.M.; Blackman, K.; Clancy, L.; Levy, D.T., "The effect of tobacco control policies on smoking prevalence and smoking-attributable deaths in Ireland using the IrelandSS simulation model," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], May 26, 2012.
	MacCalman, L.; Semple, S.; Galea, K.S.; van Tongeren, M.; Dempsey, S.; Hilton, S.; Gee, I.; Ayres, J.G., "The relationship between workers' self-reported changes in health and their attitudes towards a workplace intervention: lessons from smoke-free legislation across the UK hospitality industry," BMC Public Health 12: 324, May 2, 2012.
	Taylor, T.; Cooper, T.V.; Hernandez, N.; Kelly, M.; Law, J.; Colwell, B., "A smoke-free Paso del Norte: impact over 10 years on smoking prevalence using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System," American Journal of Public Health 102(5): 899 - 908, May 2012.
	Coady, M.H.; Jasek, J.; Davis, K.; Kerker, B.; Kilgore, E.A.; Perl, S.B., "Changes in smoking prevalence and number of cigarettes smoked per day following the implementation of a comprehensive tobacco control plan in New York City," Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine [Epub ahead of print], April 28, 2012.
	Puig, C.; Vall, O.; Garcia-Algar, O.; Papaseit, E.; Pichini, S.; Salto, E.; Villalbi, J.R., "Assessment of prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke by cotinine in cord blood for the evaluation of smoking control policies in Spain," BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 12: 26, April 5, 2012.
	Lippert, W.C.; Gustat, J., "Clean Indoor Air Acts reduce the burden of adverse cardiovascular disease," Public Health 126(4): 279-285, April 2012.
	Page, II, R.L.; Slejko, J.F.; Libby, A.M., "A citywide smoking ban reduced maternal smoking and risk for preterm, not low birth weight, births: a Colorado natural experiment," Journal of Women's Health [Epub ahead of print], March 8, 2012.
	Mackay, D.F.; Nelson, S.M.; Haw, S.J.; Pell, J.P., "Impact of Scotland's smoke-free legislation on pregnancy complications: retrospective cohort study," PLoS Medicine 9(3): e1001175, March 6, 2012.
	Sebrie, E.M.; Sandoya, E.; Hyland, A.; Bianco, E.; Glantz, S.A.; Cummings, K.M., "Hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction before and after implementation of a comprehensive smoke-free policy in Uruguay," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], February 15, 2012.
	Mons, U.; Nagelhout, G.E.; Allwright, S.; Guignard, R.; van den Putte, B.; Willemsen, M.C.; Fong, G.T.; Brenner, H.; Potschke-Langer, M.; Breitling, L.P., "Impact of national smoke-free legislation on home smoking bans: findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project Europe Surveys," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], February 13, 2012.
	Pizacani, B.A.; Maher, J.E.; Rohde, K.; Drach, L.; Stark, M.J., "Implementation of a smoke-free policy in subsidized multiunit housing: effects on smoking cessation and secondhand smoke exposure," Nicotine and Tobacco Research [Epub ahead of print], February 7, 2012.
	Fathallah, N.; Maurel-Donnarel, E.; Baumstarck-Barrau, K.; Lehucher-Michel, M.P., "Three-year follow-up of attitudes and smoking behaviour among hospital nurses following enactment of France's national smoke-free workplace law," International Journal of Nursing Studies [Epub ahead of print], February 2, 2012.
	Cronin, E.M.; Kearney, P.M.; Kearney, P.P.; Sullivan, P.; Perry, I.J., "Impact of a national smoking ban on hospital admission for acute coronary syndromes: a longitudinal study," Clinical Cardiology [Epub ahead of print], January 25, 2012.
	Behm, I.; Kabir, Z.; Connolly, G.N.; Alpert, H.R., "Increasing prevalence of smoke-free homes and decreasing rates of sudden infant death syndrome in the United States: an ecological association study," Tobacco Control 21(1): 6-11, January 2012.
	Berg, C.J.; Swan, D.W.; Fredrick, G.; Daniel, S.; Kegler, M.C., "Smoke-free policies at home, church, and work: smoking levels and recent quit attempts among a Southeastern rural population, 2007," Preventing Chronic Disease 9, January 2012.
	Roberts, C.; Davis, P.J.; Pearlman, D.N.; Taylor, K.E., "The impact of Rhode Island's statewide smoke-free ordinance on hospital admissions and costs for acute myocardial infarction and asthma," Health by Numbers 95(1): 23-25, 2012.
	Sargent, J.D.; Demidenko, E.; Malenka, D.J.; Li, Z.; Gohlke, H.; Hanewinkel, R., "Smoking restrictions and hospitalization for acute coronary events in Germany," Clinical Research in Cardiology 101(3): 227-235, 2012.
	Nagelhout, G.E.; de Vries, H.; Boudreau, C.; Allwright, S.; McNeill, A.; van den Putte, B.; Fong, G.T.; Willemsen, M.C., "Comparative impact of smoke-free legislation on smoking cessation in three European countries," European Journal of Public Health 22(Supplement 1): 4-9, 2012.
	Adam, B.; Molnar, A.; Guilis, G.; Adany, R., "Integrating a quantitative risk appraisal in a health impact assessment: analysis of the novel smoke-free policy in Hungary," European Journal of Public Health [Epub ahead of print], 2012.
	Durham, A.-D.; Bergier, S.; Locatelli, I.; Morisod, X.; Cornuz, J.; Huynh, C.K.; Zellweger, J.-P., "Improved health of hospitality workers after a Swiss cantonal smoking ban," Swiss Medical Weekly [Epub ahead of print], December 22, 2011.
	Nguyen, K.H.; Wright, R.J.; Sorensen, G.; Subramanian, S.V., "Association between local indoor smoking ordinances in Massachusetts and cigarette smoking during pregnancy: a multilevel analysis," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], December 13, 2011.
	Cheng, K.W.; Glantz, S.A.; Lightwood, J.M., "Association between smokefree laws and voluntary smokefree-home rules," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 41(6): 566-572, December 2011.
	Hovell, M.F.; Lessov-Schlaggar, C.N.; Ding, D., "Smokefree community policies promote home smoking bans: unknown mechanisms and opportunities for preventive medicine," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 41(6):650-652, December 2011.
	Watson, D.; Glover, M.; McCool, J.; Bullen, C.; Adams, B.; Min, S., "Impact of national smokefree environments laws on teachers, schools and early childhood centres," Health Promotion Journal of Australia 22(3):166-171, December 2011.
	[n.a.], "The North Carolina smoke free restaurants and bars law and emergency department admissions or acute myocardial infarction," North Carolina Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit, November 4, 2011.
	Ham, D.C.; Przybeck, T.; Strickland, J.R.; Luke, D.A.; Evanoff, B.A.; Bierut, L.J., "Occupation and workplace policies predict smoking behaviors: analysis of National Data From the Current Population Survey," Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine [Epub ahead of print], October 10, 2011.
	Rose, A.; Fagan, P.; Gibson, J.T.; Lawrence, D.; Hart, A.; Shavers, V.L., "The role of worksite and home smoking bans in smoking cessation among U.S. employed adult female smokers," American Journal of Health Promotion 26(1): 26-36, September-October, 2011.
	Kabir, Z.; Arora, M.; Alpert, H.R., "Have public smoking bans resulted in an improvement in quality of life?," Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research 11(4): 375-377, August 2011.
	Pahl, K.; Brook, J.S.; Koppel, J.; Lee, J.Y., "Unexpected benefits: pathways from smoking restrictions in the home to psychological well-being and distress among urban black and Puerto Rican Americans," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 13(8): 706-713, August 2011.
	Bruintjes, G.; Bucher Bartelson, B.; Hurst, P.; Levinson, A.H.; Hokanson, J.E.; Krantz, M.J., "Reduction in acute myocardial infarction hospitalization after implementation of a smoking ordinance," American Journal of Medicine 124(7): 647-654, July 2011.
	Gupta, R.; Luo, J.; Anderson, R.H.; Ray, A., "Clean indoor air regulation and incidence of hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome in Kanawha County, West Virginia," Preventing Chronic Disease Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy 8(4): A77, July 2011.
	Alpert, H.R.; Behm, I.; Connolly, G.N.; Kabir, Z., "Smoke-free households with children and decreasing rates of paediatric clinical encounters for otitis media in the United States," Tobacco Control 20(3): 207-211, May 1, 2011.
	Yang, T.; Xu, X.; Rockett, I.R.; Guo, W.; Zhou, H., "Effects of household, workplace, and public place smoking restrictions on smoking cessation," Health and Place [Epub ahead of print], April 29, 2011.
	Macy, J.T.; Middlestadt, S.E.; Seo, D.; Kolbe, L.J.; Jay, S.J., "Applying the theory of planned behavior to explore the relation between smoke-free air laws and quitting intentions," Health Education & Behavior [Epub ahead of print], April 25, 2011.
	Issa, J.S.; Abe, T.M.O.; Pereira, A.C.; Megid, M.C.; Shimabukuro, C.E.; Valentin, L.S.O.; da C Ferreira, M.M.; Nobre, M.R.C.; Lancarotte, I.; Barretto, A.C.P., "The effect of Sao Paulo's smoke-free legislation on carbon monoxide concentration in hospitality venues and their workers," Tobacco Control 20(2): 156-162, March 2011.
	Gao, J.; Zheng, P.; Gao, J.; Chapman, S.; Fu, H., "Workplace smoking policies and their association with male employees' smoking behaviours: a cross-sectional survey in one company in China," Tobacco Control 20(2): 131-136, March 2011.
	Herman, P.M.; Walsh, M.E., "Hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction, angina, stroke, and asthma after implementation of Arizona's comprehensive statewide smoking ban," American Journal of Public Health 101(3): 491-496, March 2011.
	Dove, M.S.; Dockery, D.W.; Connolly, G.N., "Smoke-free air laws and asthma prevalence, symptoms, and severity among nonsmoking youth," Pediatrics 127: 102-109, 2011.
	Dove, M.S.; Dockery, D.W.; Mittleman, M.A.; Schwartz, J.; Sullivan, E.M.; Keithly, L.; Land, T., "The impact of Massachusetts' smoke-free workplace laws on acute myocardial infarction deaths," American Journal of Public Health 100(11): 2206-2212, November 2010.
	Mackay, D.; Haw, S.; Ayres, J.G.; Fischbacher, C.; Pell, J.P., "Smoke-free legislation and hospitalizations for childhood asthma," New England Journal of Medicine 363(12): 1139-1145, September 16, 2010.
	Knudsen, H.K.; Boyd, S.E.; Studts, J.L., "Substance abuse treatment counselors and tobacco use: a comparison of comprehensive and indoor-only workplace smoking bans," Nicotine and Tobacco Research [Epub ahead of print], September 2, 2010.
	Mackay, D.F.; Irfan, M.O.; Haw, S.; Pell, J.P., "Meta-analysis of the effect of comprehensive smoke-free legislation on acute coronary events," Heart [Epub ahead of print], August 23, 2010.
	Sims, M.; Maxwell, R.; Bauld, L.; Gilmore, A., "Short term impact of smoke-free legislation in England: retrospective analysis of hospital admissions for myocardial infarction," British Medical Journal [Epub ahead of print], June 9, 2010.
	Dove, M.S.; Dockery, D.W.; Connolly, G.N., "Smoke-free air laws and secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking youth," Pediatrics [Epub ahead of print], June 7, 2010.
	Naiman, A.; Glazier, R.H.; Moineddin, R., "Association of anti-smoking legislation with rates of hospital admission for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions," Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) [Epub ahead of print], April 12, 2010.
	Hopkins D.P.; Razi, S.; Leeks K.D.; Priya Kalra, G.; Chattopadhyay, S.K.; Soler, R.E., "Smokefree policies to reduce tobacco use: a systematic review," American Journal of Preventive Medicine 38(2 Suppl): S275-S289, February 2010.
	Trachsel, L.D.; Kuhn, M.U.; Reinhart, W.H.; Schulzki, T.; Bonetti, P.O., "Reduced incidence of acute myocardial infarction in the first year after implementation of a public smoking ban in Graubuenden, Switzerland," Swiss Medical Weekly 140(9-10): 133-138, 2010.
	Ripley-Moffitt, C.; Viera, A.J.; Goldstein, A.O.; Steiner, J.B.; Kramer, K.D., "Influence of a tobacco-free hospital campus policy on smoking status of hospital employees," American Journal of Health Promotion 25(1): e25-e28, September-October, 2010.
	Callinan, J.E.; Clarke, A.; Doherty, K.; Kelleher, C., "Legislative smoking bans for reducing secondhand smoke exposure, smoking prevalence and tobacco consumption," Cochrane Database Sys Review, 2010.
	Ruge, J.; Broda, A.; Ulbricht, S.; Klein, G.; Rumpf, H.J.; John, U.; Meyer, C., "Workplace smoking restrictions: smoking behavior and the intention to change among continuing smokers," International Journal of Public Health [Epub ahead of print], December 22, 2009.
	Barnett, R.; Pearce, J.; Moon, G.; Elliott, J.; Barnett, P., "Assessing the effects of the introduction of the New Zealand Smokefree Environment Act 2003 on acute myocardial infarction hospital admissions in Christchurch, New Zealand," Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 33(6): 515-520, December 2009.
	Goodman, P.G.; Haw, S.; Kabir, Z.; Clancy, L., "Are there health benefits associated with comprehensive smoke-free laws," International Journal of Public Health [Epub ahead of print], October 31, 2009.
	Mills, A.L.; Messer, K.; Gilpin, E.A.; Pierce, J.P., "The effect of smoke-free homes on adult smoking behavior: a review," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 11(10): 1131-1141, October 2009.
	Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Committee on Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Acute Coronary Events, "Secondhand smoke exposure and cardiovascular effects: making sense of the evidence," Washington, DC: National Academies Press, October 2009. Abstract Unavailable.
	Meyers, D.G.; Neuberger, J.S.; He, J., "Cardiovascular effect of bans on smoking in public places: a systematic review and meta-analysis," Journal of the American College of Cardiology 54(14): 1249-1255, September 29, 2009.
	Lightwood, J.M.; Glantz, S.A., "Declines in acute myocardial infarction after smoke-free laws and individual risk attributable to secondhand smoke," Circulation [Epub ahead of print], September 21, 2009.
	Kim, B., "Workplace smoking ban policy and smoking behavior," Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 42(5): 293-297, September 2009.
	Grassi, M.C.; Enea, D.; Ferketich, A.K.; Lu, B.; Nencini, P., "A smoking ban in public places increases the efficacy of bupropion and counseling on cessation outcomes at 1 year," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 11(9): 1114-1121, September 2009.
	Martinez-Sanchez, J.M.; Fernandez, E.; Fu, M.; Perez-Rios, M.; Lopez, M.J.; Ariza, C.; Pascual, J.A.; Schiaffino, A.; Perez-Ortuno, R.; Salto, E.; Nebot, M., "Impact of the Spanish smoking law in smoker hospitality workers," Nicotine and Tobacco Research 11(9): 1099-1106, September 2009.
	Mills, A.L.; Messer, K.; Gilpin, E.A.; Pierce, J.P., "The effect of smoke-free homes on adult smoking behavior: a review," Nicotine and Tobacco Research [Epub ahead of print], July 24, 2009.
	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.
	Polednak, A.P., "Trends in death rates from tobacco-related cardiovascular diseases in selected US states differing in tobacco-control efforts," Epidemiology 20(4): 1-5, July 2009.
	Bannon, F.; Devlin, A.; McElwee, G.; Gavin, A., "Greater gains from smoke-free legislation for non-smoking bar staff in Belfast," European Journal of Public Health [Epub ahead of print], June 30, 2009
	Pell, J.P.; Haw, S., "The triumph of national smoke-free legislation," Heart [Epub ahead of print], June 7, 2009.
	Gerald, L.B.; Gerald, J.K.; Gibson, L.; Patel, K.; Zhang, S.; McClure, L.A., "Changes in environmental tobacco smoke exposure and asthma morbidity among urban school children," Chest 135(4): 911-916, April 2009.
	Ayres, J.G.; Semple, S.; MacCalman, L.; Dempsey, S.; Hilton, S.; Hurley, F.J.; Miller, B.G.; Naji, A.; Pettecrew, M., "Bar Workers' Health and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure (BHETSE): symptomatic improvement in bar staff following smoke-free legislation in Scotland," Occupational and Environmental Medicine [Epub ahead of print], February 10, 2009.
	Alsever, R.N.; Thomas, W.M.; Nevin-Woods, C.; Beauvais, R.; Dennison, S.; Bueno, R.; Chang, L.; Bartecchi, C.E.; Babb, S.; Trosclair, A.; Engstrom, M.; Pechacek, T.; Kaufmann, R., "Reduced hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction after implementation of a smoke-free ordinance - City of Pueblo, Colorado, 2002-2006," Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 57(51 & 52): 1373-1377, January 2, 2009.
	International Agency for Research on Cancer, "Evaluating the effectiveness of smoke-free policies: IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention, Tobacco Control, volume 13," World Health Organization (WHO), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 2009.
	Pearson, J.; Windsor, R.; El-Mohandes, A.; Perry, D.C., "Evaluation of the immediate impact of the Washington, D.C., smoke-free indoor air policy on bar employee environmental tobacco smoke exposure," Public Health Reports 124(Suppl 1): 134-142, July-August, 2009.
	Areias, A.; Duarte, J.; Figueiredo, J.; Lucas, R.; Matos, I.; Pires, J.; Fonseca, A.G.; Castanheira, J.L., "Asthma and the new anti -smoking legislation. What has changed?," Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia 15(1): 27-42, January-February, 2009. Abstract Unavailable.
	Richiardi, L.; Vizzini, L.; Merletti, F.; Barone-Adesi, F., "Cardiovascular benefits of smoking regulations: the effect of decreased exposure to passive smoking," Preventive Medicine [Epub ahead of print], December 10, 2008.
	Elton, P.J.; Campbell, P., "Smoking prevalence in a north-west town following the introduction of smokefree England," Journal of Public Health [Epub ahead of print], September 23, 2008. Abstract Unavailable.
	Rayens, M.K.; Burkhart, P.V.; Zhang, M.; Lee, S.; Moser, D.K.; Mannino, D.; Hahn, E.J., "Reduction in asthma-related emergency department visits after implementation of a smoke-free law," Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 122(3): 537-541.e3, September 2008.
	Pell, J.P.; Haw, S.; Cobbe, S.; Newby, D.E.; Pell, A.C.H.; Fischbacher, C.; McConnachie, A.; Pringle, S.; Murdoch, D.; Dunn, F.; Oldroyd, K.; MacIntyre, P.; O'Rourke, B.; Borland, W., "Smoke-free legislation and hospitalizations for acute coronary syndrome," New England Journal of Medicine 359(5): 482-491, July 31, 2008.
	Pierce, J.P.; Leon, M.E., "Effectiveness of smoke-free policies," Lancet Oncology 9(7): 614-615, July 2008.
	Dobson, R., "Smoking bans reduce heart attack admissions," BMJ 337 (301): a597, June 30, 2008.
	Hahn, E.J.; Rayens, M.K.; Butler, K.M.; Zhang, M.; Durbin, E.; Steinke, D., "Smoke-free laws and adult smoking prevalence," Preventive Medicine [Epub ahead of print], April 29, 2008.
	Vasselli, S.; Papini, P.; Gaelone, D.; Spizzichino, L.; De Campora, E.; Gnavi, R.; Saitto, C.; Laurendi, G.; Binkin, N., "Reduction incidence of myocardial infarction associated with a national legislative ban on smoking," Minerva Cardioangiology 56(2): 197-203, April 2008.
	Cesaroni, G.; Forastiere , F.; Agabiti, N.; Valente, P.; Zuccaro, P.; Perucci, C.A., "Effect of the Italian smoking ban on population rates of acute coronary events," Circulation [Epub ahead of print], February 11, 2008.
	Messer, K.; Mills, A.L.; White, M.M.; Pierce, J.P., "The effect of smoke-free homes on smoking behavior in the U.S.," American Journal of Preventive Medicine [Epub ahead of print], 2008.
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