Thirty-seven out of 40 cities received a medal for smoke free indoor air policies, including 21 gold, 14 silver, and two bronze.
Out of the nation’s 40 largest cities
How did we award smoke free indoor air policy medals?
Total number of met criteria
1. Smoking is banned in non-hospitality workplaces, including workplaces, child care and long term care facilities
2. Smoking is banned in public places
3. Smoking is banned in restaurants
4. Smoking is banned in bars
For a bronze, a city must meet any 2 of the 4 criteria
For a silver, a city must meet any 3 of the 4 criteria
For a gold, a city must meet all 4 of the criteria