The Daily Stat: Fatal Heart Attacks Decline When Workplaces Go Smoke-Free

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JANUARY 2, 2013 Fatal Heart Attacks Decline When Workplaces Go Smoke-Free U.S. states that impose workplace smoking bans covering the entire population can expect to see about 70 fewer fatal heart attacks annually, on average, among workers ages 25 to 54, in comparison with states having no workplace smoking bans, says a team led by Scott Adams of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Put another way, heart attack fatalities for that age group fall by 17% when states go from having no bans to total workplace smoking prohibitions, the researchers say. Some 36 states have workplace smoking bans of some kind, but many of the laws exclude restaurants and bars. Source: The short-term impact of smoke-free workplace laws on fatal heart attacks Share Today's Stat: FEATURED PRODUCT HBR Guide to Networking HBR Press Book Hate the idea of schmoozing? Most of us feel that way. But you don't have to be slick and indiscriminate to create and sustain a strong network. This guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to draw on others' expertise, scope out business opportunities, and land coveted roles. Also of Interest: • HBR Guide to Project Management • HBR Guide to Getting the Right Job • HBR Guide to Managing Stress • HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Stat: BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done PREVIOUS STATS Presence of U.S. Troops Boosts Countries' Growth Parisians Abandon Buses and Cars for Motorbikes Why You Don't Like Donating to Charities That Offer Thank-You Gifts Americans Carrying Around Big Money in Unused Gift Cards Why Christmas Became the Time for Weddings in Sweden South Korea's Mass Pardons of Traffic Offenders Led to More Accidents Will Falling Rates of Driving Lead to Lower Obesity? A Patent for a Clever Idea That Changed Everything Showroomers Aren't Loyal to Stores Where They Browse Men Prefer Aisle Seats on Planes; Women Like Windows Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "The Daily Stat" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)