harm
tobacco sales in the long term, but would harm the
hospitality industry. But evidence from Ireland,
which introduced a ban on smoking in public places
earlier this year, shows that cigarette sales are
down. Meanwhile, a systematic review of research
on the impact of bans on bar and restaurant
revenue reveals that studies funded by the tobacco
industry show a negative economic impact, whereas
independent studies show either no impact or a
positive impact on restaurant and bar sales and…
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