Table 1

Change in air nicotine concentrations in bars/restaurants before and after the implantation of a partial smoking legislation in Chile in 2007

Venue20022008
PolicyAir nicotine (μg/m3)PolicyAir nicotine (μg/m3)Percentage change
1Smoking3.68Smoking4.52+23%
2Smoking6.85Mixed5.17−25%
3Smoking3.23Mixed3.18−2%
4Mixed8.35Mixed7.54−10%
5Mixed1.58Smoke free0.06−97%
6Mixed0.80Smoke free0.12−85%
  • Air nicotine concentrations reflect the average of two air nicotine samplers in each venue.

  • Policy: smoking, allowed in all areas; mixed, smoking and non-smoking areas; smoke free, smoking not allowed in any area.