The Impact of State Preemption of Local Smoking Restrictions on Public Health Protections and Changes in Social Norms
Joint Authors
MacNeil, Allison
Tworek, Cindy
Babb, Steve
Hobart, Robin
Mowery, Paul D.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Preemption is a legislative or judicial arrangement in which a higher level of government precludes lower levels of government from exercising authority over a topic.
In the area of smoke-free policy, preemption typically takes the form of a state law that prevents communities from adopting local smoking restrictions.
Background.
A broad consensus exists among tobacco control practitioners that preemption adversely impacts tobacco control efforts.
This paper examines the effect of state provisions preempting local smoking restrictions in enclosed public places and workplaces.
Methods.
Multiple data sources were used to assess the impact of state preemptive laws on the proportion of indoor workers covered by smoke-free workplace policies and public support for smoke-free policies.
We controlled for potential confounding variables.
Results.
State preemptive laws were associated with fewer local ordinances restricting smoking, a reduced level of worker protection from secondhand smoke, and reduced support for smoke-free policies among current smokers.
Discussion.
State preemptive laws have several effects that could impede progress in secondhand smoke protections and broader tobacco control efforts.
Conclusion.
Practitioners and advocates working on other public health issues should familiarize themselves with the benefits of local policy making and the potential impact of preemption.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mowery, Paul D.& Babb, Steve& Hobart, Robin& Tworek, Cindy& MacNeil, Allison. 2012. The Impact of State Preemption of Local Smoking Restrictions on Public Health Protections and Changes in Social Norms. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mowery, Paul D.…[et al.]. The Impact of State Preemption of Local Smoking Restrictions on Public Health Protections and Changes in Social Norms. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mowery, Paul D.& Babb, Steve& Hobart, Robin& Tworek, Cindy& MacNeil, Allison. The Impact of State Preemption of Local Smoking Restrictions on Public Health Protections and Changes in Social Norms. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486771
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486771