Background. Smoke-free environment policies limit or eliminate the use of smoke-producing
tobacco in designated areas thereby reducing second hand smoke. Enforcement is …

Despite the success of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), most
jurisdictions in the world do not have policies that create 100% smoke-free environments in …

Assessment of the effectiveness of school tobacco policies (STPs) in reducing adolescent
smoking remains inconclusive. Previous studies took insufficient account of different …

Background Although increasing numbers of countries are implementing outdoor school
ground smoking bans at secondary schools, less attention is paid to the post-implementation …

Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke pose a significant risk to the health of
populations. Although this evidence is not new, the commitment of countries to implement …

Abstract Background School tobacco policies (STPs) that aim to achieve a tobacco-free
environment require consistent enforcement by school staff. However, little is known about …

Background Health interventions may differently impact adolescents from diverse
backgrounds. This study examined whether a smoking preventive intervention was equally …

Introduction Smoke-free enclosed public environments are effective in reducing exposure to
secondhand smoke and yield major public health benefits. Building on this, many countries …

Background: Outdoor smoke-free policies (SFPs) at sports clubs represent an important new
area of tobacco control, as many people, including youth, spend a large portion of their free …

Background Secondary schools that implement smoke-free policies are confronted with
students who start smoking outside their premises. One solution is to complement smoke …