- BMJ -- Smoking in public should be restricted.
"Smoking in public places should be restricted on the grounds of public health, concludes the report of the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health--a group of independent scientific experts. Passive smoking causes lung cancer and ischaemic heart disease."
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/316/7135/881
- BOMA Takes Anti-Smoking Stand
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) says "a ban on smoking in buildings significantly improves the quality of the air we breathe. BOMA International is a leading advocate of eliminating this known carcinogen from the workplace".
http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/19981119_rupboma.htm
- CBC News: Smokefree Public Places
Compilation of stories by the CBC focuses on worldwide efforts towards smokefree restaurants, bars, and public spaces.
http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/smokingbans.html
- More College Campuses Breathe Easy
Short article on college campuses that have gone smokefree in all residence halls, academic buildings, and office buildings, highlights the University of Rhode Island.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun01/breathe.html
- No smoking? Bingo!
Bingo hall finds that business increased.after going smokefree.
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/02/28/NorthPinellas/No_smoking_Bingo.shtml
- Secondhand Smoke and Community Laws
"Why you should be concerned about breathing tobacco smoke, and how to start thinking about a smoking ordinance for your community."
http://www.toolworks.com/bilofsky/smoking.htm
- Smoke-Free Environments Law Project
Provides information, consultation and advice for businesses, local units of government, and individuals in Michigan on policies and practices to protect employees and the general public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, and to address the legal requirements and liability issues related to it.
http://www.tcsg.org/sfelp/home.htm
- Smoke-free Niagara
Information on tobacco issues and proposed changes to the Regional bylaw on smoking in public and workplaces.
http://www.smokefreeniagara.com
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