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Effects Of Smoke-Free Laws On Indoor Air Pollution, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Ellen J. Hahn, Kiyoung Lee
Effects Of Smoke-Free Laws On Indoor Air Pollution, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Ellen J. Hahn, Kiyoung Lee
Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
Purpose:
To assess the impact of smoke-free laws on indoor air quality by monitoring particulate matter smaller than 2.5μm (PM 2.5) under both smoking and nonsmoking conditions in Kentucky, USA
Background:
• In April 2004, Lexington, Kentucky implemented the first comprehensive smoke-free ordinance in the state
• Tobacco smoke substantially contributes to indoor particle concentration in hospitality venues and can be greatly reduced by smoke-free laws.
Methods:
• Descriptive, prospective study of hospitality venues in Lexington (n = 10) and Louisville (n = 10)
• Pre-law in Lexington: Friday and Saturday, September 2003, 7:30 PM-12:30 AM
• Post-law and in …