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Article: Survey: Health Concerns Over Secondhand Smoke Lead to Support for Smoke-Free Laws; Seventy-Nine Percent Support Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation, Including Restaurants.
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- PR Newswire
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- September 18, 2002
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ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Overwhelming concern about the health hazards of secondhand smoke leads to direct support for smoke-free workplace laws, according to a poll commissioned by the Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition. The survey of Minnesota voters found that nearly 80 percent were concerned about the health impact of secondhand smoke, with half saying they were very concerned.
The survey found overwhelming support (79 percent) for smoke-free workplace laws, including government buildings, offices, public places and even restaurants. Fifty-nine percent expressed strong support for such policies. In addition to strong majority support among non-smokers and ex- ...