Scotland: smoking ban isn't working
Friday, November 25, 2011 at 15:51
Simon Clark

Researchers investigating the impact of the smoking ban in Scotland have produced a new report.

'Impact of Smoke-Free Legislation on Smoking Quit Attempts and Prevalence', published on November 16, concludes:

Quit attempts increased in the three months leading up to Scotland's smoke-free legislation, resulting in a fall in smoking prevalence. However, neither has been sustained suggesting the need for additional tobacco control measures and ongoing support.

Full report here.

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