Smoke-free outdoor areas: supporting local government to introduce tobacco control policies.

Conclusion and implications: In the absence of state or federal legislation, local government or councils may respond to community expectations for smoke-free outdoor areas by introducing policy. Advocacy and support from non-government health organisations can increase the likelihood of this occurring and address barriers facing councils, with rural councils most likely to benefit from such support. Interest from councils can influence the adoption of state-wide smoke-free outdoor areas legislation. PMID: 25308696 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research