Happy second birthday, Nebraska's smoke-free worksites law!
Two years ago today, Nebraska put in place a law that protects the air we breathe at indoor worksites throughout the state. And Nebraskans appreciate the effort.
Nebraska's smoke-free worksites law is doing what it was intended to do, and other states should follow suit, according to an editorial just published in the Dakota County Star.
A year ago, Eric Rosenberg, who enjoys visiting Kearney bars, told the Kearney Hub he’s grateful for the smoking ban, and that it’s helping him quit the habit.
“I smoke a lot less,” Rosenberg told the Hub. “When you’re trying to quit, and you’re in a bar, the urge to smoke isn’t there because there aren’t a lot of people blowing smoke in your face.”
A report issued by Tobacco Free Nebraska recognizing the impact of the first six months of the smoke-free air law found:
The Michigan Department of Community Health recently reported the results of a health study of 40 people working at bars in 12 Michigan counties, mlive.com reported yestereday.
The study found a significant drop in the levels of two chemical compounds that serve as markers of secondhand smoke exposure.
The bar employees reported better health, and that they were less likely to have allergy symptoms, wheezing, shortness of breath, phlegm, daytime cough and morning cough.
A study involving more than 6,400 youth has linked exposure to secondhand smoke to higher blood pressure in boys was just released in Denver, MedScape.com reported yesterday.
Higher blood pressure early in life can be a forerunner of high blood pressure as an adult. High blood pressure has been linked to heart and kidney disease. In nonsmoking adults, studies have shown a link between secondhand smoke and increased blood pressure.
Nebraskans can be proud of the step it took to put in place a comprehensive smoke-free worksites law. We will benefit with better health for years to come.
Two years ago today, Nebraska put in place a law that protects the air we breathe at indoor worksites throughout the state. And Nebraskans appreciate the effort.
Nebraska's smoke-free worksites law is doing what it was intended to do, and other states should follow suit, according to an editorial just published in the Dakota County Star.
A year ago, Eric Rosenberg, who enjoys visiting Kearney bars, told the Kearney Hub he’s grateful for the smoking ban, and that it’s helping him quit the habit.
“I smoke a lot less,” Rosenberg told the Hub. “When you’re trying to quit, and you’re in a bar, the urge to smoke isn’t there because there aren’t a lot of people blowing smoke in your face.”
A report issued by Tobacco Free Nebraska recognizing the impact of the first six months of the smoke-free air law found:
- Nebraskans overwhelmingly support the statewide smoke-free air law that protects non-smokers from secondhand smoke in public places including bars, restaurants and gaming establishments.
- Nebraskans believe it is important to have a law prohibiting smoking inside most public buildings, including restaurants and bars.
- Nebraskans overwhelmingly agree that restaurants and bars in the state are healthier for employees and customers as a result of the law.
- Nebraskans still frequent restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, bingo halls and keno establishments as much as they did before the smoke-free air law went into effect.
The Michigan Department of Community Health recently reported the results of a health study of 40 people working at bars in 12 Michigan counties, mlive.com reported yestereday.
The study found a significant drop in the levels of two chemical compounds that serve as markers of secondhand smoke exposure.
The bar employees reported better health, and that they were less likely to have allergy symptoms, wheezing, shortness of breath, phlegm, daytime cough and morning cough.
A study involving more than 6,400 youth has linked exposure to secondhand smoke to higher blood pressure in boys was just released in Denver, MedScape.com reported yesterday.
Higher blood pressure early in life can be a forerunner of high blood pressure as an adult. High blood pressure has been linked to heart and kidney disease. In nonsmoking adults, studies have shown a link between secondhand smoke and increased blood pressure.
Nebraskans can be proud of the step it took to put in place a comprehensive smoke-free worksites law. We will benefit with better health for years to come.
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