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Smoking ban linked to drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths
Stillbirths have dropped by almost eight per cent in England since the smoking ban was introduced, research shows.
Aug 13, 2015
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Smoking ban in Scotland linked to dramatic fall in preterm deliveries
The introduction of national, comprehensive smoke-free legislation in Scotland is linked with significant falls in preterm delivery and small for dates (gestational age) infants according to a study led by Jill Pell from ...
Mar 6, 2012
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Smoking ban takes effect in Austrian bars, restaurants
A ban on smoking in Austrian bars and restaurants took effect Friday, making it one of the last European countries to stub out the habit in indoor public places after years of protracted debate and protests.
Nov 1, 2019
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Have national smoking bans worked in reducing harms in passive smoking?
The most robust evidence yet, published today in the Cochrane Library, suggests that national smoking legislation does reduce the harms of passive smoking, and particularly risks from heart disease. The updated Cochrane review ...
Feb 3, 2016
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Smoking bans may keep young men from heavy smoking
(HealthDay)—Smoking bans may help reduce smoking among young American men, a new study finds.
Sep 30, 2016
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Five percent of workers gave up smoking when the anti-tobacco law took effect in Spain
The enforcement of Law 42/2010, which extends the smoking ban to public places, has accompanied a progressive reduction in the percentage of smokers (from 40.3% to 35.3%) and in consumption amongst the working population. ...
May 22, 2012
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Should smoking be banned in UK parks?
Lord Ara Darzi and Oliver Keown at the Institute of Global Health Innovation want a ban to help smokers quit and to protect children from seeing people lighting up.
Feb 25, 2015
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San Francisco bans smoking inside apartments; pot smoking OK
City officials in San Francisco have banned all tobacco smoking inside apartments, citing concerns about secondhand smoke. But lighting up a joint inside? That's still allowed.
Dec 2, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia, N.Zealand seal borders in bid to stem virus
Australia and New Zealand moved to seal off their borders Thursday, announcing unprecedented bans on entry for non-residents in the hope of stemming the rise of COVID-19 infections.
Mar 19, 2020
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Why governments have the right to require masks in public
Requirements for consumers to wear masks at public places like retail stores and restaurants are very similar to smoking bans, according to three university experts.
Jul 16, 2020
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