by Pamela M. on Thursday, November 1, 2012
The data is in, and we're not surprised. Comprehensive smoke free laws were associated with a rapid 15 percent decrease in hospitalizations for heart attacks, 16 percent for stroke and 24 percent for asthma and other respiratory hospitalizations. The most comprehensive laws - those covering workplaces, restaurants and bars - resulted in more health benefits. To read the full news release issued earlier this week, CLICK HERE.