|
|
|
| |
November 1 - 4, 2009 - Montréal, Canada | |
Calendar
|
|
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
To ban or not to ban?
Banning outdoor smoking has been a contentious issue for many years, even within the tobacco control community. On the one hand, some have argued that it’s rarely ethically justifiable; on the other, others have vehemently disagreed, stating that it is scientifically justifiable. Where do you stand?
Additional Information from the Tobacco Control Reference Catalogue
Debate: 2008
Benefits of smoke-free regulations in outdoor settings : beaches, golf courses, parks, patios, and in motor vehicles
Repace, James
William Mitchell Law Review. 34(4): 1621-1638. 2008. [Article]
Repace argues that smoke from any source in places where people live, work, or congregate, whether indoors or outdoors, poses a nuisance to many and an acute health hazard to some. Thus governments are justified in establishing smoke-free zones outdoors.
Going too far?: Exploring the limits of smoking regulations
Chapman, Simon
William Mitchell Law Review. 34(4): 1605-1620. 2008. [Article]
Another perspective on the issue of outdoor and secondhand smoke (SHS) and whether policy and advocacy for the regulation of SHS might sometimes go "too far". Arguments for zero tolerance of any tobacco smoke in outdoor public places require further analysis.
Debate: 2000
Banning outdoor smoking is scientifically justifiable
Repace, James
Tobacco Control. 9(1): 98. March 2000. [Article]
A response to Simon Chapman's article "Banning smoking outdoors is seldom ethically justifiable" that uses scientific reasoning to argue that secondhand smoke is harmful outdoors as well as inside.
Banning smoking outdoors is seldom ethically justifiable
Chapman, Simon
Tobacco Control. 9(1): 95-97. March 2000. [Article]
This first article in a series of three "Debates" argues that banning smoking outdoors often comes down to aesthetic positions, which do more harm to the tobacco control community than good for public health. The author lists common arguments in favour of outdoor bans and provides comments on all.
Outdoor smoking bans : more than meets the eye
Bloch, Michelle; Shopland, Donald R.
Tobacco Control. 9(1): 99. March 2000. [Article]
Another response to Simon Chapman's article "Banning smoking outdoors is seldom ethically justifiable", this article argues that smoking in certain outdoor venues could be banned for many reasons other than health.
More...
Minnesota tobacco-free park policies : attitudes of the general public and park officials
Klein, Elizabeth G.; Forster, Jean L.; McFadden, Brittany; Outley, Corliss W.
Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 9(Suppl.1): s49-s55. 2007. [Article]
Survey of Minnesota residents revealed that 70% of Minnesota adults overwhelmingly supported tobacco-free park and recreation areas. Park directors also supported such policies (75%) and reported few enforcement issues. Study findings revealed several positive observations after the policies were implemented: no change in park usage, and cleaner park areas.
Real-time measurement of outdoor tobacco smoke particles
Klepeis, Neil E.; Ott, Wayne R.; Switzer, Paul
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 57(5): 522-534. May 2007. [Article]
The authors present evidence that outdoor tobacco smoke (OTS) can be hazardous, depending on wind conditions and proximity to the smoker. Analyzes data from real-time airborne monitoring devices used in 10 outdoor public places. During peak smoking periods, average OTS levels were similar to indoor smoking concentrations.
Tobacco smoke pollution in outdoor hospitality settings : the results of PM2.5 monitoring on patios and inside bars
Kennedy, Ryan David; Sendzik, Taryn; Elton-Marshall, Tara; Hammond, David; Fong, Geoffrey T.
Waterloo, Ont.: University of Ontario, 2006. [Report]
Portable air quality monitors recorded particulate matter at indoor and outdoor (patios) venues, before and after the enactment of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. As of May 31, 2006, this law banned smoking in all workplaces including indoor areas and outdoor roofed areas.