Meta-Analysis shows smoke-free laws associated
Meta-Analysis shows smoke-free laws associated with positive population-level health outcomes.
Akter S, Islam R, Rahman M, et al. Evaluation of Population-Level Tobacco Control Interventions and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(7):e2322341. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.22341
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807052
“In this systematic review and meta-analysis, smoke-free legislation was associated with significant reductions in morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), respiratory system disease (RSD), and perinatal outcomes. These findings support the need to accelerate the implementation of smoke-free laws to protect populations against smoking-related harm.”
Stephen Hamann
