Smoking bans most beneficial to non-smokers' health

A good result. A good lesson.

The good result:

"Non-smokers gain the most from public smoking bans, while smokers will likely see few health benefits, a new study suggests...

These observations provide evidence that any health effects of smoking bans are due to non-smokers being exposed to less second-hand smoke, rather than smokers cutting down on cigarettes or quitting, the researchers say."

The good lesson:

"'Smokers would continue to smoke regardless of a public smoking ban,' Seo pointed out. 'For the non-smokers, it's a totally different situation.'"

Remember both the next time you want to reduce salt or implement "healthy" food programs in an away from home setting.

When led by ignorant people, you can only end up in an ignorant place.

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