25 March 2012 – WHO has released a report entitled "Exposure to second-hand smoke in selected public places in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region" during the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, held in Singapore, from 20 to 24 March 2012.
The report contains the results of a pilot study conducted in 11 countries of the Region that documented second-hand smoke levels in enclosed public places to assess compliance with smoke-free policies and legislation.
Based on findings from participating countries, the report suggests steps that can help improve enforcement of 100% smoke-free policies.
