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Heart attacks fall after smoking ban |
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Monday, 10 September 2007 |
A survey of nine Scottish hospitals has seen a drop in admissions for heart attacks in the first year of the smoking ban.
Researchers looking into the effects of the ban found a 17 per cent drop in the number of patients admitted to the hospital with heart problems. The research also found an 86 per cent reduction in second hand smoke in bars and a 39 per cent reduction in second hand smoke exposure in 11-year-olds and in adult non-smokers.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Peter Donnelly said:
“This raft of research demonstrates the significant public health benefits that the smoking ban is already having in Scotland. It provides evidence that the legislation is improving the health of everyone in Scotland - including smokers, non-smokers, children and barworkers.
“One of the most important findings is the reduction in heart attacks. We believe that the smoking ban was a large contributory factor to this drop. I am confident that we will continue to see the positive effects of the ban in years to come.”
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 September 2007 )
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