The Economic Impact of Smoke-Free Laws on Restaurants and Bars in 9 States

Introduction Smoke-free air laws in restaurants and bars protect patrons and workers from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke, but owners often express concern that such laws will harm their businesses. The primary objective of this study was to estimate the association between local smoke-free...

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Main Authors: Brett R. Loomis, MS, Paul R. Shafer, MA, Martijn van Hasselt, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-08-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/12_0327.htm