Medium-term effects of Italian smoke-free legislation: findings from four annual population-based surveys.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Tramacere, I; Gallus, S; Fernandez, E; Zuccaro, P; Colombo, P; La Vecchia, C

Source:

Journal of epidemiology and community health, Volume 63, Issue 7, p.559-62 (2009)

URL:

http://jech.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=19289387

Abstract:

Italy was the first large country to ban smoking in all indoor public places, including restaurants and bars. The aim of this study was to quantify, 3 years after the law came into force, the effects of the smoking ban in terms of observance of the legislation and change of habits.

Pubmed ID: 19289387