Smoke-free policies have been an important tobacco control intervention. As recently as 20
years ago, few communities required workplaces and hospitality venues to be smoke-free …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and
disability worldwide, with low-income and middle-income countries experiencing a …

INTRODUCTION Some low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggle to implement
smoke-free policies. We sought to review the academic and gray literature, and propose a …

Abstract Second Hand Smoke (SHS) has always been primarily linked with indoor pollution.
To date nicotine was the favoured marker for SHS alongside measurements of particulate …

International and cross-cultural research is critical for understanding multilevel influences on
health, health behaviors, and disease. A particularly relevant area of need for such research …

Abstract Introduction: Article 8 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control mandates
all signatory countries to “protect citizens from exposure to tobacco smoke in workplaces …

Objective To investigate public compliance with legislation to prohibit smoking within public
buildings and the extent of tobacco smoking in outdoor areas in Turkey. Methods Using a …

Background Smoke-free environments decrease smoking prevalence and consequently the
incidence of heart disease and lung cancer. Due to issues related to poor enforcement …

Objective Studies evaluating the long-term impact of smoking laws on secondhand smoke
(SHS) exposure using airborne markers are scarce. This study aimed to assess the long …

We reviewed the adoption and implementation of smokefree policies in all Latin American
and the Caribbean (LAC) countries. Significant progress has been achieved among LAC …