Development and Introduction of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policy in a Canadian Regional Health Authority

BackgroundTobacco control policies in health care settings are necessary to protect patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and volunteers from the dangers of secondhand smoke. This report documents the process of developing and introducing a comprehensive tobacco control policy in one Canadian r...

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Main Authors: Diane Kunyk, RN, MN, Charl Els, MBChB, FC Psych, MMed Psych, Gerry Predy MD, FRCPC, Mary Haase, RN, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-04-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0095.htm