Article Commentary: Indicators to Measure Success of Smoke-free Policies
The health consequences of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke are well documented. The past decade provides several examples of successful smoke-free policies that are directly related to improving public health. The objective of this communication is to identify indicators that demonstrate the s...
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SAGE Publishing,
2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | The health consequences of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke are well documented. The past decade provides several examples of successful smoke-free policies that are directly related to improving public health. The objective of this communication is to identify indicators that demonstrate the success of smoke-free policies. Indicators are identified from smoke-free policy evaluations conducted by countries such as the United States, New Zealand, and Israel. Indicators were identified that demonstrate the success of smoke-free policies in the areas of compliance, indoor air quality, bio-monitoring, medical tests, and health behaviors. As smoke-free policies continue to be implemented, indicator evaluation activities should be considered from the start. |
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| Item Description: | 1178-6302 10.4137/EHI.S898 |