Abstract
Protecting children from tobacco-related harm in private vehicles
Highlights
Restricting tobacco smoking in public places is a key part of WHO recommendations to reduce tobaccorelated harm.[1]
Following England and Wales, in December, 2016, Scotland was the third UK country to implement a ban on smoking inside private vehicles carrying children
In The Lancet Public Health, Daniel Mackay and colleagues[6] report the findings from their quasi-experimental study examining the effects of this measure on emergency hospital admissions for respiratory disorders among children
Summary
Restricting tobacco smoking in public places is a key part of WHO recommendations to reduce tobaccorelated harm.[1]. Restricting tobacco smoking in public places is a key part of WHO recommendations to reduce tobaccorelated harm.[1] The population health benefits of this intervention are well established and include reductions in preterm birth and hospital admissions for respiratory disorders both in children and adults.[2] smokefree legislation is most often considered as applying to bars, restaurants, and workplaces, WHO specifies eight separate locations, including government facilities and public transport.[1] Some jurisdictions have applied legislation to restrict smoking inside private vehicles where children are present.
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