Bazar, Emily. "Laws prohibit smoking around children." USA Today 27 NOV 2006 15 APR 2008
This article discusses various laws that relate to smoking in the presence of children. The article mentions laws that address a ban on foster parents smoking in the home the foster children are being raised in. Also present in the article is the issue of smoking in a car with a child present.
The article is helpful because it gives the states that participate in certain smoking bans. It also gave a quote from opposition to smoking bans. From the information given further research can be conducted to gain specific knowledge of the state laws on smoking bans related to children.
"Summary Reports." Tabacco Control. (2007). American Lung Association. 15 Apr 2008
This is the American Lung Association’s website. Contained on the website are lists of the states that have passed various smoking laws, both banning smoking in certain areas as well as “smoker protection laws”. Also found on the website is the revenue each states brings in from cigarette sales. There is a link that allows you to insert specific regulations you are concerned about and it will tell you state by state what laws are applied to smoking in designated areas.
The website has a wealth of knowledge on the laws passed and proposed in each state. This is a professional website that provides reputable facts about smoking and the cigarette industry. Since it is the American Lung Association’s website it is biased towards the ban of smoking, but concrete facts are presented to make the point.
"State Smoking Restrictions for Private-Sector Worksites, Restaurants, and Bars --- United States, 1998 and 2004." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 08 July 2005. Center for Disease Control. 15 Apr 2008
This article discusses the history of smoking laws from 1998 to 2004. The article gives an overview of the laws then goes into detail about which states lack certain laws regarding smoking. The article states that “national health objectives for 2010 is to establish laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that prohibit or restrict smoking in public places and worksites.”
The article has cited credible sources it has acquired its information from. It is a great summary of the laws passed during this time period, but further research would have to be done in order to obtain more recent state laws passed.
"Tabacco News and Information." Tabacco.org. (2008). 15 Apr 2008
This website has links to all of the latest news involving the tobacco industry including new laws that are being passed. There are also links to international smoking bans and links providing information in smoking laws across the world.
This website is biased toward the passing of smoking restrictions, but it still provides a wealth of knowledge about the latest headlines about issues related to smoking laws. Only gives brief quotes on the subject matter, but investigating the links provided will be helpful in gaining knowledge on the subject.
Neighmond, Patti. "Smoking Bans Help People Quit, Research Shows." Your Health. 25 Oct 2007. National Public Radio. 15 Apr 2008
This article discusses the benefits smoking bans have on people. It states that by having bans on smoking it causes people to smoke less cigarettes, therefore helps to them to be weaned off of smoking quicker if the person would choose to quit smoking. The article goes on to say that another affect the bans have on people is that the bans “de-normalize” smoking, assisting in the want to quit. The article also suggests other methods to help break the habit of smoking.
This article is reputable because it comes from NPR which is an established source. It also provides valid points and facts from professional sources. The article is short but may provide additional knowledge to assist in the essay.
Stark, Lisa. "Do Smoking Bans Really Get People to Quit? ." ABC News 08 Nov 2005 15 Apr 2008
This news articles discusses the effectiveness of smoking bans. It states that the bans have caused a reduction in the amount of cigarettes smoked in a day by typical smoker facing the bans. There is also an increase of people quitting smoking all together as a result of the bans. The article also gives various view points of the people in opposition to the bans.
The article is informative about whether the bans are in fact benefiting people. The article gives the oppositions view points which is helpful and gives the author more credibility by presenting more than one side of the story. The article sparks interest for further investigation on follow up effects of the laws passed against smoking.
"Tabacco Control." Community Healthy Promotion and Cronic Disease. (2006). Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. 15 Apr 2008
This is the Louisiana Health and Hospitals website. All of the facts about the laws passed in Louisiana are provided here. Facts about Louisianans affected by smoking are listed on the website. The website provides clinics that offer support in quitting smoking.
This article will be helpful because it provides information and facts about the laws and bans in Louisiana. It also has many links that will be helpful in further investigation of the issue. It is a government based website, therefore it is credible.
"Secondhand Smoke: Questions and Answers." Smoking and Cancer. 01 Aug 2007. National Cancer Institute. 15 Apr 2008
This is the National Cancer Institute’s website. The website provides much information on the effects smoking has on causing cancer in the body. The website has a question and answer page about the effects of second hand smoke. The website also contains numerous studies conducted on the relation of cancer and cigarette smoke.
This website will be extremely helpful because it is a quality source that has a large amount of information. There is scientific research provided as well as basic facts that will contribute information to the essay.
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