Non-Smoker Heart Attack Rates Drop by Fifth Since Smoke Ban
The Scotsman › September 11, 2007
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HEART attacks among non-smokers fell by a fifth following Scotland's public smoking ban, researchers said yesterday at a major international conference.
The event in Edinburgh - attended by experts from around the world - was told that the nation's smoke-free legislation had already seen significant health improvements, particularly in those who do not smoke.See the full content of this document
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Non-Smoker Heart Attack Rates Drop by Fifth Since Smoke Ban
Early research revealed that hospital admissions for heart attacks at nine Scottish hospitals - accounting for two-thirds of heart attacks in Scotland - have fallen dramatically.
Scottish health officials said the smoking ban had also re...See the full content of this document
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