• Ashtrays and Signage as Determinants of a Smoke-Free Legislation's Success 

      Vardavas, C. I.; Agaku, I.; Patelarou, E.; Anagnostopoulos, N.; Nakou, C.; Dramba, V.; Giourgouli, G.; Argyropoulou, P.; Antoniadis, A.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Ourda, D.; Lazuras, L.; Bertic, M.; Lionis, C.; Connolly, G.; Behrakis, P. (2013)
      Introduction:Successful smoke-free legislation is dependent on political will, enforcement and societal support. We report the success and pitfalls of a non-enforced nationwide smoke-free legislation in Greece, as well as ...
    • Five-Year Trends of Second-Hand Smoke Exposure in Greece: A Comparison Between Complete, Partial, and Prelegislation Levels 

      Vardavas, C. I.; Anagnostopoulos, N.; Patelarou, E.; Minas, M.; Nakou, C.; Dramba, V.; Giourgouli, G.; Bagkeris, E.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Pattaka, P.; Antoniadis, A.; Lionis, C.; Bertic, M.; Dockery, D.; Connolly, G. N.; Behrakis, P. K. (2012)
      Background: Our aim was to assess second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in hospitality venues after the smoke-free legislation implemented in September 2010 in Greece and to compare with when a partial ban was in place and in ...