Table 2.
Comparison of the effects of totally smoke-free versus partially smoke-free workplaces
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Study
Setting
Consumption/smoker
Prevalence (%)
Smoke-free
v
unrestricted
Partially smoke-free
v
unrestricted
Smoke-free
v
unrestricted
Partially smoke-free
v
unrestricted
Woodruff, 1993
48
1990 statewide survey of California
3.3
2.8
6.3%
3.5%
Glasgow, 1997
46
1993 study of 22 North American communities
2.8
1.2
NR
NR
Farelly, 1999
45
1992-93 survey of US workers
2.7
1.5
5.7%
2.6%
NR: Not reported.
*
Totally smoke-free workplaces allow no smoking inside buildings, partially smoke-free workplaces allow smoking in designated areas.
Cigarettes per day.