Location
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Greenspun Hall (first & second floor lobby)
Description
The deadly effects of smoking have been well documented since the 1960s. As laws and ordinances have been instituted at the state level, various measures have been developed in an attempt to measure both the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of such restrictions. This paper seeks to build on the rating systems already developed that currently look at individual laws by developing an overall rating scale of state level smoking restrictions and their effectiveness over time. Results of the overall rating scale will be shared along with recommendations for future research.
Keywords
Children; Second hand smoke; Smoking; Tobacco products; Underage tobacco use
Disciplines
Environmental Public Health
Language
English
Evaluating the comprehensiveness of youth access to tobacco legislation
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Greenspun Hall (first & second floor lobby)
The deadly effects of smoking have been well documented since the 1960s. As laws and ordinances have been instituted at the state level, various measures have been developed in an attempt to measure both the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of such restrictions. This paper seeks to build on the rating systems already developed that currently look at individual laws by developing an overall rating scale of state level smoking restrictions and their effectiveness over time. Results of the overall rating scale will be shared along with recommendations for future research.