One year ago today the Ohio Smoking Ban went into effect, and was covered by the Cincinnati Blog. More than just being able to breathe easier in bars and restaurants not not coming
home smelling like smoke, it is an investment in the health and well
being of Ohio Citizens. The legislation is helping to insure more
health, productive, and happy citizens who are able to contribute to
and support their local communities. Below is a graph from The American Cancer Society
on death rates of lung cancer in men. As you can see since 1992 rates
have begun to drop due to smoking cessation activities, like smoking
bans. Ohio is not only improving health, it is saving money on health
care and saving lives.