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Kob, Howard K and Joossens, Luk X and Connolly, Gregory N (2007) Making smoking history worldwide. New England Journal of Medicine, 356, pp. 1496-1498. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp068279.

External website: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068279

It seemed impossible at first. But in 2004, Ireland made history as the first country to implement a comprehensive smoking ban in indoor workplaces, including restaurants and bars. Defying dire predictions, Ireland's policy has proved to be both popular and enforceable, with ready compliance,1 no decline in business, and improved health outcomes for hospitality workers.

Overwhelming public support for the ban has come from smokers and nonsmokers alike, dispelling the belief that restaurants and bars should represent bastions of smoking and socialization. For a country traditionally known for its smoke-filled pubs, the new societal standard represents a breathtaking (or breath-enhancing) revolution.....


Item Type
Article
Publication Type
Irish-related, Open Access, Article
Drug Type
Tobacco / Nicotine
Intervention Type
Harm reduction
Date
2007
Identification #
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp068279
Page Range
pp. 1496-1498
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Volume
356
EndNote
Accession Number
HRB (Electronic Only)

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