Smoke-free Turkey: Evaluation of outdoor areas of public places

Kaplan B., Grau-Perez M., Carkoglu A., Ergor G., Hayran M., Navas-Acien A., ...More

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, vol.175, pp.79-83, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 175
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.05.003
  • Journal Name: ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.79-83
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Significance: Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of smoking in outdoor areas of public places in three largest Turkish cities (Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir).