How has the ‘Smoke Free Air Act’ improved the health of Iowans 15 years later?
Iowa's 'Smoke Free Air Act' passed 15 years ago this month, banned smoking in most public places across the state.
Published: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Roughly 15 years ago Iowa passed the Smoke-Free Air Act, banning smoking in most public places across the state. Advocates point to the positive impacts on the health of Iowans as they push to expand the law.
KCRG-TV9′s Nicole Agee spoke with the American Heart Association about the 15-year anniversary and what’s next.
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