Smoke-free laws led quickly to fewer hospitalizations

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

Comprehensive smoke-free laws were associated with a rapid 15 percent decrease in hospitalizations for heart attacks, 16 percent for stroke and 24 percent for asthma and other respiratory hospitalizations. The most comprehensive laws -- those covering workplaces, restaurants and bars -- resulted in more health benefits.

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