In a study published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Public Health, Drs. Patricia M. Herman and Michele E. Walsh of the University of Arizona, USA found that hospital admissions related to secondhand smoke exposure decreased significantly since the implementation of the US state’s 2007 ban on smoking in public places.

Admission data from 87 hospitals across the state revealed that in just a little over a year since the ban was implemented, hospital charges saw a reduction of more than US$16 million. During the same time period after the new law took effect, admissions for asthma dropped by 22%; heart attack admissions were down 13%; there were 14% fewer acute stroke patients admitted, and admissions for other heart conditions were reduced by 33%.

Many thanks, Drs. Herman, Walsh and colleagues from the University of Arizona for these findings that clearly document the benefits of smoke-free environments in safeguarding public health.
Blessed be all states and countries to implement similar measures for the betterment of all lives.

http://www.physorg.com/news193567029.html
http://azstarnet.com/news/science/health-med-fit/article_0b3706bc-1105-583c-9e6d-725a8fc63921.html