American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 10 , Pages 1421-1424 , 15 November 2008

Cardiovascular Effect of Bans on Smoking in Public Places

  • David G. Meyers, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel: 913-588-6015; fax: 913-588-6010
    • ,
  • John S. Neuberger, DrPH, MPH, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas

Received 2 June 2008 ,Revised 30 June 2008 ,Accepted 30 June 2008.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)01239-3

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.06.065

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 10 , Pages 1421-1424 , 15 November 2008

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