Lung cancer incidence and the strength of municipal smoke ‐free ordinances

CONCLUSIONSComprehensive smoke‐free laws were associated with fewer new cases of lung cancer, whereas weak or moderate smoke‐free laws did not confer the same benefit. One hundred percent smoke‐free laws, covering all workers and the public with few or no exceptions, may be key in reducing new cases of lung cancer. [See related editorial on pages 000‐000, this issue.] Cancer 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer - November 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ellen J. Hahn, Mary Kay Rayens, Amanda T. Wiggins, Wenqi Gan, Holly M. Brown, Timothy W. Mullett Tags: Original Article Source Type: research