Effect of smoke-free legislation on respiratory health services use in children with asthma: a population-based open cohort study in Ontario, Canada.

Teresa ToIvy FongJingqin ZhuRachel McGihonKimball ZhangEmilie Terebessy

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Based on the observed positive effect of restricting smoking on patios, playgrounds and sports fields on respiratory morbidity in children with asthma, other jurisdictions globally should consider implementing similar smoke-free policies.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
young adults
lung function
public health
allergic rhinitis
minimally invasive
respiratory tract
cystic fibrosis
air pollution