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May 11, 2015
by Cynthia Morales

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New Orleans Bans Smoking Citywide, Lights Up Mindfulness As Effective Public Health Intervention

May 11, 2015 10:16 by Cynthia Morales  [About the Author]

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A smoking ban passed in New Orleans went viral across the city after midnight on Wednesday, April 22, putting out a once legal habit in a number of public facilities including bars, restaurants and entertainment venues (“Smoking ban goes into effect in New Orleans”, 2015). It’s a strikingly health conscious move that follows in the footsteps of many other cities, including New York, Chicago and Houston (“Comprehensive Smoke-Free Laws — 50 Largest U.S. Cities, 2000 and 2012”) [More]