| Clean indoor air ordinance coverage in the Appalachian region of the United States. | |
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PMID: 20466957 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. METHODS: We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-effects models to determine whether the presence of a comprehensive ordinance and the ordinance strength were related to community socioeconomic disadvantage. RESULTS: Of the 332 communities included in the analysis, fewer than 20% had adopted a comprehensive workplace, restaurant, or bar ordinance. Most ordinances were weak, achieving on average only 43% of the total possible points. Communities with a higher unemployment rate were less likely and those with a higher education level were more likely to have a strong ordinance. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of residents in these communities are not protected from secondhand smoke. Efforts to pass strong statewide clean indoor air laws should take priority over local initiatives in these states. |
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Authors:
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Amy K Ferketich; Alex Liber; Michael Pennell; Darren Nealy; Jana Hammer; Micah Berman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-05-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 100 ISSN: 1541-0048 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-09 Completed Date: 2010-07-19 Revised Date: 2010-10-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1313-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. aferketich@cph.osu.edu |
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Air Pollution, Indoor
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legislation & jurisprudence* Appalachian Region Educational Status Health Policy / legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Local Government* Tobacco Smoke Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence* Unemployment / statistics & numerical data Workplace / legislation & jurisprudence |
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0/Tobacco Smoke Pollution |
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Comment In:
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Am J Public Health. 2010 Nov;100(11):2013-4; author reply 2014
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20864731
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Am J Public Health. 2010 Nov;100(11):2012-3; author reply 2013 [PMID: 20864693 ] |
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