Surf these sites: BMJ -- Smoking in public should be restricted. -- "Smoking in public places should be restricted on the grounds of public health, concludes the report of the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health--a group of independent scientific experts. Passive smoking causes lung cancer and ischaemic heart disease." Info on environmental tobacco smoke -- Compilation of articles. The toll of secondhand smoke; study: Smoking bans don''t hurt businesses; smoking, employees, and business. New Research Helps Clears the Air on Economic Impact of Smoke-Free Policies -- Recent studies add to the growing body of evidence that secondhand smoke harms people, and that smoking bans do not hurt their businesses. Summary of recent economic research. Public Policy Analysis: Environmental Tobacco Smoke -- Why exposure to secondhand smoke should be regulated; policy options to address exposure; analysis of those options. Secondhand Smoke and Community Laws -- "Why you should be concerned about breathing tobacco smoke, and how to start thinking about a smoking ordinance for your community." Smoking in Restaurants and Bars -- Collection of links. Survey and economic measurements. Victoria drinks up despite tough smoking law -- "Pubs were supposed to close, patrons were supposed to stay home and booze sales were supposed to drop. But nine months after tough anti-smoking legislation was imposed in B.C.''s capital, business remains steady and liquor sales are up. ''For the most part, people are enjoying visiting restaurants without the smoke,'' said Lana Denoni, president of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce."
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