Beneficial impacts of a national smokefree environments law on an indigenous population: a multifaceted evaluation

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Beneficial impacts of a national smokefree environments law on an indigenous population: a multifaceted evaluation

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Abstract Background Smokefree environments legislation is increasingly being implemented around the world. Evaluations largely find that the legislation is popular, compliance is high and report improved air quality and reduced exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS). The impact of the legislation on disadvantaged groups, including indigenous peoples has not been explored. We present findings from a multifaceted evaluation of the impact of the smokefree workplace provisions of the New Zealand Smok...

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2009-04-01

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Thomson George / Glover Marewa / Waa Andrew / Gifford Heather / Edwards Richard / Wilson Nick

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International Journal for Equity in Health

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http://www.equityhealthj.com/content/8/1/12

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Public aspects of medicine

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