smoking ban

Smoking bans more effective than taxes to encourage smoking cessation

Smoking bans have shown to be more effective in getting people to quit smoking than increasing taxes on cigarettes. Although higher taxes have been shown to improve rates of smoking cessation, smoking bans have proven slightly better. It’s important to note that smoking bans were more effective among those who were casual smokers as opposed ...click here to read more

Does an Outdoor Smoking Ban Mean Less Damage?

Second hand smoke has been associated with various respiratory diseases and cancer.  Does banning outdoor smoking really help decrease second hand smoke exposure? Several medical reports have shown that cigarette smoking may result in major health damage, including the development of lung cancer and other respiratory and systemic diseases.  Health organizations have also campaigned for ...click here to read more