Published On: March 31st, 2014|

The L.A. Times – Mary MacVean

“Estimates suggest that pediatric hospital admissions for asthma and preterm births decline by 10% after smoke-free legislation is enacted, making the public health effects of such bans “considerable,” the researchers said. At present, worldwide, more than 11% of children – about 15 million babies — are born premature each year.”(more)