Abstract
Objectives:
This study sought to evaluate the short-term impact of national smoke-free workplace legislation on employee exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at work and on employee smoking habits.
Methods:
We performed 2 cross-sectional studies in 9 medium-sized and large Finnish workplaces, before and after implementation of national smoke-free workplace legislation. We assessed tobacco smoke exposure via questionnaire and indoor air nicotine measurements.
Results:
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke declined considerably after the legislation was implemented. Tobacco consumption among smokers diminished. Nicotine concentrations fell significantly.
Conclusions:
Legislation was more efficient than voluntary workplace-specific smoking restrictions in reducing passive smoking and cigarette consumption.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Educational Status
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Female
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Finland / epidemiology
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Health Services Research
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Humans
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Male
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
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Occupational Exposure / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
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Occupational Exposure / statistics & numerical data
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Occupational Health / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Prevalence
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Program Evaluation
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Smoking / epidemiology
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Smoking / legislation & jurisprudence
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Smoking Prevention
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time Factors
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution / adverse effects
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution / prevention & control*
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution / statistics & numerical data
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Workplace / legislation & jurisprudence*