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Public support for smoke-free areas in Israel: A case for action

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  • Rosen, Laura J.
  • Rier, David A.
  • Schwartz, Robert
  • Oren, Anat
  • Kopel, Anna
  • Gevman, Alexandra
  • Zeller, Mitch
  • Connolly, Gregory

Abstract

Secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe) harms adults and children. Though most governments are obliged by international health treaty to protect nonsmokers from SHSe, few adequately do so. Public opinion can provide a powerful mandate for smoke-free policies, but a representative public voice is often absent from the political discussion. For example, following Cabinet approval of a national tobacco control plan, Israel remains embroiled in stormy debate about smoke-free legislation. This debate has unfolded without benefit of current empirical evidence on nationwide public support. The present study reports and assesses public opinion regarding smoke-free places.

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  • Rosen, Laura J. & Rier, David A. & Schwartz, Robert & Oren, Anat & Kopel, Anna & Gevman, Alexandra & Zeller, Mitch & Connolly, Gregory, 2012. "Public support for smoke-free areas in Israel: A case for action," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 106(2), pages 161-168.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:106:y:2012:i:2:p:161-168
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2012.03.012
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