Analysis of restaurant indoor air quality in smoking-allowed vs. smoke-free college communities.: An article from: American Journal of Health Studies

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From the author: This study examined the indoor air quality of restaurants in two cities with universities, one smoke-free (n=15) and one that allowed smoking (n = 17). Results indicated that restaurants protected by smoke-free ordinance had significantly (p=.036) lower levels of particulate matter (13.10 [+ or -] 10.33 [micro]g/m3) compared to restaurants which allowed smoking (130.72 [+ or -] 212.64 [micro]g/m3). Mean particulate matter within smoking-allowed restaurants was caused by as few as three cigarettes being smoked at one time. Based on the EPA Air Quality Index, 70.6% of smoking-allowed restaurants yielded an unhealthy classification compared to only 6.7% of smoke-free restaurants (p=.005). Smoke-free ordinances provide effective protection from indoor air pollution.

Citation Details
Title: Analysis of restaurant indoor air quality in smoking-allowed vs. smoke-free college communities.
Author: Ronald D., Jr. Williams
Publication:American Journal of Health Studies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2014
Publisher: American Journal of Health Studies
Volume: 29 Issue: 1 Page: 17(7)

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