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Ban On Smoking in Alexandria Seems To Be Working
The ban on smoking in public establishment in Alexandria is getting some results with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. According to their report the ban has shown an immediate impact on the air quality of those places who are enforcing the law.
The study shows that the buildings have seen a 97% reduction of matters in the air since the law was instituted.
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