Impact of a smoking ban in hospitality venues on second hand smoke exposure: a comparison of exposure assessment methods
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Impact of a smoking ban in hospitality venues on second hand smoke exposure: a comparison of exposure assessment methods
BACKGROUND In May 2010, Switzerland introduced a heterogeneous smoking ban in the hospitality sector. While the law leaves room for exceptions in some cantons, it is comprehensive in others. This longitudinal study uses different measurement methods to examine airborne nicotine levels in hospitality venues and the level of personal exposure of non-smoking hospitality workers before and after im...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Public Health
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-536