Child asthma hospital admissions fell after smoking ban, study shows

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6. People quit smoking because they didn't want to have to resist the urge in public places.

Also, the ban made a lot more people aware of the dangers of smoking.

And if you get used to a smoke-free environment, you start to dislike the smell of tobacco smoke. I used to take it for granted, especially in public restrooms. Now I hate it. If I go into a place where people are smoking, I try not to stay a minute longer than I have to.

Tobacco smoke stinks.