Catorce años de ley de control del tabaco en España. Situación actual y propuestas

Spain has made progress in tobacco control policies, highlighting the prohibition of tobacco consumption in closed public spaces. A continued decrease in the proportion of smokers is observed. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has decreased in entertainment venues, with a reduction of environmental nicotine and particulate levels over 90%, without negative impact at home. There are reductions in hospital admissions and in mortality from heart attack, decrease in hospitalizations for chronic lung disease and asthma, and decrease in the risk of prematurity and low birth weight. We must advance in: plain packaging, advertising campaigns to prevent consumption, equalize the price of different tobacco products, regulate electronic cigarettes in public places, consider new smoke-free spaces where minors and other vulnerable groups may be exposed, expand aid for cessation and promote health professionals training