Attitudes toward smoking policies in eight states - United States, 1993

Article Abstract:

Many people support the regulation of tobacco use in public places and believe that measures to prevent teen smoking are successful. Between July and August 1993, researchers surveyed adults in eight states to elicit public opinion about cigarette smoking legislation. Between 42.5% and 63% of people supported smoking bans in fast-food restaurants and 55.4% to 66.9% approved of bans at indoor sporting events. Between 65.3% and 77.8% believed that banning smoking on school property effectively prevents teen smoking and 79.1% to 89.6% support a smoking ban that applies to students, teachers, and visitors. At least half of people believe that banning cigarette advertising effectively reduces smoking among teens. More that 50% of people believed that measures to limit teens' access to tobacco products effectively prevent teen smoking.

Laws, regulations and rules, Smoking, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Public opinion

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Ethical considerations in the management of asylum seekers on hunger strike

Article Abstract:

A group of Australian physicians and psychiatrists have recommended a procedure to follow when treating people on a hunger strike based on their experience with 3 Cambodian women. The women had sought asylum in Australia and began a hunger strike when it became clear that they might be repatriated. The best procedure to follow in treating hunger strikers is to have them write a document similar to a living will and to appoint a neutral physician to oversee their treatment. Hospitals should also consider keeping a list of people who could form an ad hoc committee to advise the physicians.

Care and treatment, Management, Refugees, Hunger strikes

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Policies of Deterrence and the Mental Health of Asylum Seekers

Article Abstract:

Placing asylum seekers in detention centers can increase their risk of psychiatric problems. There have been reports of abuse, untreated medical and psychiatric conditions, hunger strikes, suicidal behavior, and violence in detention centers.

Psychological aspects, Detention of persons, Detention, Political prisoners

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