Smoke-free Legislation and Hospitalizations for Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Authors

Jill P. Pell · University of Glasgow

Sally Haw · University of Edinburgh

Stuart M. Cobbe · University of Glasgow

David E. Newby · University of Edinburgh

A C H Pell · Monklands Hospital

Colin Fischbacher

Alex McConnachie · University of Glasgow

Abstract

The number of admissions for acute coronary syndrome decreased after the implementation of smoke-free legislation. A total of 67% of the decrease involved nonsmokers. However, fewer admissions among smokers also contributed to the overall reduction.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Air Quality and Health Impacts Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 359, Issue 5, pp. 482-491

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa0706740

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